Closed space structures

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1979-08-09

1982-03-09

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

B64G 110

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043185177

ABSTRACT:
The invented space structure is elongated and closed upon itself in the form of a ring or belt. In the preferred form it encircles a gravitational body and rotates at or above orbital velocity, while in an alternate form it does not encircle any gravitational body. Said space structure for attaching, among other things, equipment such as sensors, communication devices, energy collectors and transmitters.

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patent: 3144219 (1964-08-01), Schnitzer
patent: 3332640 (1967-07-01), Nesheim
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patent: 3532298 (1970-10-01), Swef
patent: 3564253 (1971-02-01), Buckingham
patent: 3781647 (1973-12-01), Glaser
Stampfl, "Relay Satellite Systems", 1970 IEEE Inter. Convention (New York), pp. 30-31, Mar. 23-26, 1970.
Larry Niven, "Ringworld", 1975, Cover and pp. 110, 111, 117, 130.
NASA Facts, "Explorer XIX", 1964.

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