The tether solution [space propulsion, electrodynamic tether].

Current-carrying wire tethers are promising a cheap and reliable means and propelling spacecraft. The electrodynamic tether is a current-carrying wire that harnesses the force exerted by Earth's magnetic field. The propellant-free device could one day have several uses: to transfer working sate...

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Published in:	IEEE spectrum 37, 7 (2000).
Main Author:	Johnson, L.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Earth's magnetic field. International Space Station. Mir space station. Propulsive Small Expendable Deployer System. Aluminum wire. Current-carrying wire. Defunct satellites removal. Electrodynamic tether. Outer planetary missions. Propellant-free device. Space propulsion. Spacecraft propulsion. Working satellites orbit transfer.