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What is the use for ED tethers?

April 26, 2017Ed Tethers

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What is the use for ED tethers?

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Tethers, along with an electron emission device (like Field Emitter Arrays) tethers provide a means of “propellantless” propulsion. Depending upon the direction of current flow in the tether, the Lorentz force can act as a means of reboasting or deorbiting a satellite. Potential uses are for the International Space Station, saving money used for consumable propellants. Tethers can also be used in any planet with a magnetic field (Jupiter, etc.).