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Tethered subsatellite studyThe results are presented of studies performed relating to the feasibility of deploying a subsatellite from the shuttle by means of a tether. The dynamics, the control laws, the aerodynamics, the heating, and some communication considerations of the tethered subsatellite system are considered. Nothing was found that prohibits the use of a subsatellite joined to the shuttle by a long (100 km) tether. More detailed studies directed at specific applications are recommended.
Document ID
19760019165
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Baker, W. P. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Dunkin, J. A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Galaboff, Z. J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Johnston, K. D. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Kissel, R. R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Rheinfurth, M. H. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Siebel, M. P. L. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1976
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-73314
Report Number: NASA-TM-X-73314
Accession Number
76N26253
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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