The first of two demonstration flights of the tethered satellite system (TSS) is planned for the STS-52 flight and is designed to study tether electromagnetic interaction. The magnetospheric-ionospheric-atmospheric coupling processes in the lower troposphere are to be directly measured on the second TSS mission. An operational overview of the TSS-to-orbiter-to-ground interface is given and the TSS deployment concept is explained. Other aspects discussed include the tethered satellite-to-orbiter interface; tether control mechanisms; tether materials, and electrical interfaces. The design of the demonstration flight satellite and its instruments is described. The capabilities of the TSS for the demonstration flight are listed.
Shuttle Tethered Satellite System Program Overview
1985-03-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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