SkyHook system

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space launch system
gptkbp:describedBy Pearson, J. (1978) 'The Orbital Tower: A Spacecraft Launcher Using the Earth's Rotational Energy'
gptkbp:enables payload transfer from atmosphere to orbit
reduced launch costs
gptkbp:hasConcept rotating tether
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SkyHook system
gptkbp:proposedBy 1978
Jerome Pearson
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:satellite
rotovator
gptkbp:status conceptual
gptkbp:uses tether in orbit
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Integrator_UAV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8