Phase 3 Study of Selected Tether Applications in Space. Volume 1
Author | : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2018-08-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 1725635380 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781725635388 |
Rating | : 4/5 (388 Downloads) |
Download or read book Phase 3 Study of Selected Tether Applications in Space. Volume 1 written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tethered launch assist from the Shuttle for payloads with up to 10,000 kg mass for the mission model and the tethering of a 15,000 kg science platform for the space station were addressed. Also encompassed was the design and cost analysis for a variable g device that could be placed on the tether and allow ultralow g or other types of experiments to be conducted. Numerous tether applications were examined and their theoretical feasibility and technology requirements were assessed. Unspecified Center NASA-CR-179185, NAS 1.26:179185, DPD-665-VOL-1, DR-4-VOL-1 NAS8-36617...