Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-10
2006-10-10
Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
C244S158200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07118074
ABSTRACT:
A tether system for providing thrust to or power subsystems of an artificial satellite in a low earth orbit. The tether has three main sections, an insulated section connected to the satellite, a conducting section connected to the insulating section for drawing in and releasing electrons from the space plasma and a non-conducting section for providing a tension to the other sections of the tether. An oxygen resistant coating is applied to the bare wire of the conducting section as well as the insulated wires of the insulated section that prevents breakdown during tether operations in the space plasma. The insulated and bare wire sections also surround a high tensile flexible polymer core to prevent any debris from breaking the tether during use.
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Ballance Judy L. C.
Johnson Charles L.
Lorenzini Enrico
Schuler Peter S.
Vaughn Jason A.
Holzen S. A
Luu Teri Pham
McGroary James J.
The United States of America as represented by the Administrator
Venturino Anthony P.
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