Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators (Aerospace Fundamentals, Applications, and Exploration)

Dynamics of Tethered Satellites and Space Elevators provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge of tethered space systems, including their potential applications, history, and a description of past and current space tether missions. This is followed by an in-depth investigation into various aspects of the dynamics and control of rigid and flexible single-tether space systems, tether propulsion, and multi-tether satellite systems. The use of tethers to remove space debris is discussed next alongside other sustainability-related considerations, making the content all the more relevant in view of the global pressures that stakeholders in the space sector currently face.An entire section of chapters on the dynamics of partial and full space elevators concludes the volume.- Builds on from basic fundamentals to advanced, in-depth coverage of tethered space systems- Includes mathematical modeling in each chapter- Considers several applications – from attitude stabilization, momentum exchange, to in-orbit maintenance (such as fueling service, orbit maneuvering, and space debris removal), and many more- Discusses past missions in detail and broaches future ones, including zero-emission lift of cargo to space Read more