This document is prepared to provide a systematic process for the selection of tethers for space applications. Criteria arc provided for determining the strength requirement for tether missions and for mission success from tether severing due to micrometeoroids and orbital debris particle impacts. Background information of materials for use in space tethers is provided, including electricity-conducting tethers. Dynamic considerations for tether selection is also provided. Safety, quality, and reliability considerations are provided for a tether project.


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    Title :

    Space Tethers: Design Criteria


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1997-07-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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