Publication Date:
2019-08-27
Description:
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.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
British Interplanetary Society, Journal (ISSN 0007-084X); 44; 103-110
Format:
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