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ESTCube-2 deploying tether
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ESTCube-2 deploying tether

02/10/2023 93 views 3 likes 482914 ID

Estonia's ESTCube-2 will deploy an 'E-sail' tether to serve as a 'plasma brake' with the potential for deorbiting future missions after their end of life.

Interweaved tether for 'e-sail'
Enabling & Support

Interweaved tether for 'e-sail'

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Tethered satellites for propulsion without fuel
Enabling & Support

Tethered satellites for propulsion without fuel

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Enabling & Support

Vega VV23 liftoff

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The Foton LOcated YES2 Deployer (FLOYD) sub-system, with the Dyneema tether visible
Science & Exploration

The Foton LOcated YES2 Deployer (FLOYD) sub-system,…

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Enabling & Support

Skylight: A tethered micro-rover for safe semi-auton…

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