Space Access ’11: Gerry Nordley on Tethers

Gerry Norley
Tethers Unlimited

• Still in business, still making money…working on a number of projects
• satellite end-of-life terminator tape — works on electromagnetic drag and physical drag
• designed for small class of satellites
• have conducted microgravity testing on aircraft
• Rustler system — a net that can be deployed over debris…they put net over it, grab the satellite, and attach a tether to it that can adjust altitude or bring it down into atmosphere
• Company existing on military contracts and SBIRs