The results of research and development that addressed the usefulness of tether applications in space, particularly for space station are described. A well organized and structured effort of considerable magnitude involving NASA, industry and academia have defined the engineering and technological requirements of space tethers and their broad range of economic and operational benefits. The work directed by seven NASA Field Centers is consolidated and structured to cover the general and specific roles of tethers in space as they apply to NASA's planned space station. This is followed by a description of tether systems and operations. A summary of NASA's plans for tether applications in space for years to come is given.


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    Title :

    Role of Tethers on Space Station


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    155 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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