Dynamics of the Space Tug System with a Short Tether

The dynamics of the space tug system with a short tether similar to the ROGER system during deorbiting is presented. The kinematical characteristic of this system is significantly different from the traditional tethered system as the tether is tensional and tensionless alternately during the deorbit...

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Main Authors: Jiafu Liu, Naigang Cui, Fan Shen, Siyuan Rong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/740253
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