Abstract: A method for managing electrical loads includes monitoring current of the branch circuits to determine an electricity demand of the branch circuits. The method includes comparing an available supply with the electricity demand. Each of the branch circuits are connected to the available supply by a circuit breaker that requires manual reset (e.g., if tripped) connected in series with a controllable relay. The method includes controlling the controllable relays to connect and disconnect the branch circuits from the available supply.

Abstract: A system includes a gravity gradient stabilized space tether. The gravity gradient stabilized space tether includes a tether body having an upper end and a lower end. The gravity gradient stabilized space tether also includes an upper base station located at the upper end of the tether body and a lower base station located at the lower end of the tether body. The gravity gradient stabilized space tether further includes a device coupled to the lower base station. The device can be lowered to a distance below the lower base station to a rendezvous point that is proximate to an orbital path of a sub-orbital vehicle.