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Towers for Earth LaunchThis report lists some characteristics of a hypothetical 15 kilometer tower for launching spacecraft, the advantages of launching from high altitude, and some equations pertaining to launch from a 15 kilometer tower.
Document ID
20030020634
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Landis, Geoffrey A. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Lyons, Valerie J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2002
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 1st Workshop on Space Elevators
Location: Seattle, WA.
Country: United States
Start Date: August 12, 2002
End Date: August 13, 2002
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 755-A4-02
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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