Space test program standard satellite launch optimization study
Abstract
The primary objective of this study was to determine the shape and weight of an STP Standard Satellite which would have a maximum probability of being launched 'piggy-back' on an STS mission between 1980-1990. The study was conducted in two parts. Part 1 consisted of two tasks, Mission Analysis and System Analysis. In these tasks, a shuttle mission model was selected, preliminary STP-STD-satellite capabilities defined and each shuttle mission examined to determine the excess volume and weight available.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- September 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975rwic.rept.....C
- Keywords:
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- Payloads;
- Space Shuttles;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Weight (Mass);
- Artificial Satellites;
- Configuration Management;
- External Stores;
- Optimization;
- Standards;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles