Method and system for supporting an airborne vehicle in space

Details Method and system for supporting an airborne vehicle in space Method and system for supporting an airborne vehicle in space

1989-10-02

1991-12-24

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Composite aircraft

244 26, 244 59, 244114R, B64C 3702

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ABSTRACT:
A method and system for supporting an airborne vehicle in space over a predetermined location and for an extensive period, comprises coupling the airborne vehicle by cables to a plurality of unmanned aircraft each having its own propulsion system; controlling the unmanned aircraft to fly in circular orbits at equally-spaced angles around the airborne vehicle while coupled to the airborne vehicle, to tension the cables and thereby to support the airborne vehicle in space over the predetermined location; and supplying the unmanned aircraft with energy from an external source to maintain the unmanned aircraft in flight over an extended or indefinite period of time.

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