A pressurized flexible tunnel with equal length cables between the ends of the tunnel is described for use between two vehicles in outer space. The cables are lengthened or shortened by a single winch. The tunnel may be expanded or contracted as required by externally positioned orienting means.


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    Title :

    A Deployable Flexible Tunnel


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    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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