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Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Electrodynamic Multi-tether System

open access: yesSpace: Science & Technology, 2023
Electrodynamic tether (EDT) is a key prospective technique for space-debris removal without the use of propellant. However, there are 2 main shortcomings of the classical EDT system.
Xialin Li   +3 more
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Comparison of Tethered Post-Capture System Models for Space Debris Removal

open access: yesAerospace, 2022
The space debris problem poses a huge threat to operational satellites and has to be addressed. Multiple removal methods have been proposed to keep Earth’s orbit stable.
Minghe Shan, Lingling Shi
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Dynamic analysis and motion control of spinning tether system during its Earth to Mars flight

open access: yesКосмические аппараты и технологии, 2021
The dynamic analysis and motion control of a spinning tether system for an interplanetary mission to Mars is considered. The space system consists of two spacecraft connected by a tether with thrusts to control its movement.
H. Lu, C. Wang, Yu. M. Zabolotnov
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Analysis of motion stability of a deployed space tether system with an atmospheric probe

open access: yesВестник Самарского университета: Аэрокосмическая техника, технологии и машиностроение, 2016
The stability of motion of a space tether system with an atmospheric probe is investigated in the paper. The equilibrium position stability of a space tether system near the local vertical (static stability) and deployment stability (dynamic stability ...
Dong Zhe   +2 more
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Deployment and stabilization of the motion of a space tethered system in a lunar orbit

open access: yesВестник Самарского университета: Аэрокосмическая техника, технологии и машиностроение, 2021
The motion of a space tether system, consisting of a constellation of two microsatellites and a space station, is investigated. The station moves in a circular undisturbed circular lunar orbit.
T. A. Ledkova, Yu. M. Zabolotnov
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Tether Space Mobility Device Attitude Control during Tether Extension and Winding

open access: yesMachines, 2018
Recently, advancements in space technology have opened up more opportunities for human beings to work in outer space. It is expected that upsizing of manned space facilities, such as the International Space Station, will further this trend.
Shoichiro Takehara   +2 more
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In-Plane Libration Suppression of a Two-Segment Tethered Towing System

open access: yesAerospace, 2023
A tethered towing system provides an effective method for capturing pieces of space debris and dragging them out of orbit. This paper focuses on the in-plane stability analysis and libration control of a two-segment tethered towing system.
Shouxu Chen   +3 more
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Feasibility Study of the Bare-Photovoltaic-Tether Concept: Prototypes and Experimental Performance Evaluation of the Photovoltaic Tether Segment

open access: yesAerospace, 2023
Consumable-free electron emitters are presently not feasible for autonomous tether-based deorbit devices such as E.T.PACK due to their power requirement.
Leo Peiffer   +2 more
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Application of Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation in Calculation of Space Elevator System

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
The space elevator system is a space tether system used to solve low-cost space transportation. Its high efficiency, large load, reusability and other characteristics have broad application prospects in the aerospace field.
Shihao Luo, Youhua Fan, Naigang Cui
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Dynamics, Deployment and Retrieval Strategy for Satellite-Sail Transverse Formation with Model Inaccuracy

open access: yesAerospace, 2022
One of the important applications of the space tethered system is formation flying. To satisfy the requirement for interferometry of ground targets by remote-sensing satellites, a new type of tethered solar sail spacecraft has been proposed in recent ...
Yini Zhong, Rui Zhong
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