NASA NTRS · 19890055993
Outer atmospheric research - One tether capability
Abstract
One specific tether application of far-reaching promise would be to conduct outer atmospheric research by using a tethered subsatellite deployed downward from an orbiting 'mother' craft such as the Shuttle Orbiter. This capability would gather scientific and engineering/technology information about the outer atmosphere, primarily from 150 km down to perhaps 90 km. This paper presents current determinations of specific user needs, tether capabilities, and technological and program requirements to fulfill this application of tethers in space.
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Anderson, John L.. 1988-01-01. Outer atmospheric research - One tether capability. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890055993
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