Several new uses of satellite tethers are discussed, including: (1) using tether extension to reposition a satellite in orbit without fuel expenditure by extending a mass on the end of a tether; (2) using a tether for energy storage to power the satellite during eclipse; and (3) using a tether for eccentricity pumping to correct perturbations in the orbit and as a means of adding energy to the orbit for boosting and orbital transfer.


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    Title :

    Satellite Relocation by Tether Deployment


    Contributors:
    G. A. Landis (author) / F. J. Hrach (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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