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A Proposal for Constructing a Group of Space Objects for Solving Transport and Energy Problems

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We propose to develop a scheme for a group of space objects which includes a set of orbital tethers and exchange masses. These objects are injected into circumterrestrial orbits. A variety of problems can be solved with the help of this space system, namely, transport problems and problems of converting the electric power generated onboard spacecraft into mechanical energy of motion of the space objects. In the future, natural celestial bodies (in particular, the Moon) can be considered as elements of the system. This opens up the possibility of using the energy of motion of the Moon both for solving transport problems and for generating electric power onboard spacecraft.

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  1. Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, ul. Profsoyuznaya 84/32, Moscow, 117810, Russia

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Sidorov, I.M. A Proposal for Constructing a Group of Space Objects for Solving Transport and Energy Problems. Cosmic Research 42, 60–72 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:COSM.0000017563.60805.70

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