NASA NTRS · 19910042731
Space-tethered atmospheric systems
Abstract
This paper describes the concept of a space-tethered atmospheric system, a hybrid craft consisting of an orbiting spacecraft and a downward-deployed aerodynamically-configured satellite. Such a system could conduct hypersonic aerothermodynamics and atmospheric science research in the lower thermosphere (150-90 km). Descriptions of specific tethered atmospheric systems, scheduled tether flight validation experiments, candidate research topics and envisioned capabilities and benefits are provided.
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Anderson, J. L.. 1991-03-01. Space-tethered atmospheric systems. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910042731
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