Tethers In Space Handbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781502989260)

Space tethers are long cables which can be used for propulsion, momentum exchange, stabilization and altitude control, or maintaining the relative positions of the components of a large dispersed satellite/spacecraft sensor system. Depending on the mission objectives and altitude, spaceflight using this form of spacecraft propulsion may be significantly less expensive than spaceflight using rocket engines. A number of space tethers have been deployed in space missions. Tether satellites can be used for various purposes including research into tether propulsion, tidal stabilisation and orbital plasma dynamics.

Author: M. L. Cosmo, National Aeronautics and Administration
ISBN-10: 1502989263
ISBN-13: 9781502989260
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2014
Pages: 274
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.58d