Pertinent data on the space shuttle and a selected space tug concept are given. Placement, retrieval, and roundtrip flights are considered for a geosynchronous mission with an orbital inclination of 28.5 deg, as well as for the geostationary mission. For both missions different strategies are discussed, and payload capabilities are calculated as a function of the tug initial mass for all strategies. The best strategy for each mission is determined. (Author)


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    Title :

    Geosynchronous Space Tug Missions


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    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    132 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


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    Language :

    English




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