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Where are We Going in TethersThe state of the art of the tether in space science and in space operations is discussed. It is emphasized that space technology is not the continuation of aerodynamics, but rather is something fundamentally distinct. The tether is foreseen as a basic structural element for aerospace engineering in the future.
Document ID
19850012044
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Colombo, G.
(Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Appl. of Tethers in Space, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
85N20354
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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