Dynamics of an orbital siphon anchored to a rotating ellipsoidal asteroid for resource exploitation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.08.001
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the dynamics of an orbital siphon anchored to a rotating ellipsoidal asteroid. The siphon is a chain of tether-connected payload masses arranged vertically from the asteroid surface, envisaged for propellantless delivery… read more here.
Keywords: siphon anchored; orbital siphon; anchored rotating; siphon ... See more keywords