Manned bases in space
Abstract
Manned space laboratories, of the type of Spacelab and Salyut, their servicing by means of Shuttle-type vehicles, and the various activities involved in the implementation of such space bases are described in popular form. Attention is given to the training of the crew members and to the instruments, life support systems, and other on-board equipment. Methods of assembling such large orbiting laboratories in space are described, along with the relevant boosters.
- Publication:
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Moscow Izdatel Mashinostroenie
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976MIzMa.........C
- Keywords:
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- Manned Orbital Laboratories;
- Space Bases;
- Astronaut Training;
- Cosmonauts;
- Helmets;
- International Cooperation;
- Life Support Systems;
- Payloads;
- Salyut Space Station;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Skylab Program;
- Space Commercialization;
- Space Flight Training;
- Spacecraft Configurations;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles