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We demonstrate that tensioned cables are effective at correcting the deployed shape error in lunar towers that are caused by manufacturing defects and long-term stowage. When compared to non-cable-stayed towers, our design can support more payload mass at the top of the tower.
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This page is a summary of: Structural Architectures for Imperfect Deployable Lunar Towers, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, March 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/1.a36093.
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