Effects of Asymmetries on the Dynamics of Motorized Momentum Exchange Tether and Payloads Injection Precision

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International Journal of Aerospace Engineering

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Figure 16: Effects of Asymmetries on the Dynamics of Motorized Momentum Exchange Tether and Payloads Injection Precision 