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TSS-1 tethered satellite, artwork
TSS-1 tethered satellite. Artwork showing the tethered satellite system (TSS-1) deployed from the Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-46 in 1992. TSS-1 was designed to investigate the possibilities of generating electricity as the conducting tether passed through the Earths magnetic field (pink lines and yellow coils). The tether should have reeled out to 20 kilometres, but a jam in the reeling mechanism prevented deployment further than 256 metres
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1990s 1992 Conducting Deployed Earth Orbit Electricity Generation Electromagnetism Energy Experiment Experimenting Magnetic Field Orbit Satellite Solar System Space Flight Space Shuttle Physical Space Shuttle Atlantis Tether
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This artwork captures the TSS-1 tethered satellite system deployed from the Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-46 in 1992. The intricate illustration showcases the technological marvel that aimed to explore electricity generation by utilizing Earth's magnetic field. Pink lines and yellow coils represent this magnetic field, while the conducting tether passes through it, symbolizing a groundbreaking experiment. The ambitious plan was for the tether to extend an impressive 20 kilometers into space; however, a jam in the reeling mechanism limited its deployment to a mere 256 meters. Despite this setback, TSS-1 remains an emblem of human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of scientific discovery. This image transports us back to a pivotal moment in space exploration history when humanity sought answers beyond our planet's boundaries. It represents not only cutting-edge technology but also embodies mankind's unwavering curiosity about our place in the universe. As we gaze at this mesmerizing depiction, we are reminded of how far we have come since then – both technologically and intellectually. This artwork serves as a testament to human perseverance and determination as we continue pushing boundaries and unraveling the mysteries of our vast solar system. Science Photo Library has once again captured an awe-inspiring moment that encapsulates decades of progress in physics, electromagnetism, and space flight. Let this image inspire us all to never stop exploring and questioning what lies beyond our earthly confines.
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