Tethers

Tethers are long, flexible cables that can be used in space and astronautical engineering to connect two objects. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as stabilizing spacecraft, generating electricity, and changing the orbit of a spacecraft. Tethers can be made from a variety of materials, including Kevlar, Spectra, and Zylon. They can be deployed in a number of ways, including from a reel, a canister, or a rocket. Tethers can be used in a variety of space missions, including satellite servicing, space debris removal, and space exploration.

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