Skylab reuse study, reference data, part 1
Abstract
The accommodations provided by the airlock module and the orbital workshop were completely examined with the thought of total reactivation as an enhancement to the STS long duration missions. Each subsystem is described and a summary of subsystem performance during the Skylab missions is presented. End-of-mission status and the status of today for each subsystem is shown together with refurbishment/resupply requirements and refurb kit descriptions to restore Skylab to full operational capability. An inspection/refurbishment and operations plan for Skylab is included. The initial Shuttle-tended operational activity would provide a safe, effective phase of Skylab rehabilitation while simultaneously benefitting the Orbiter crew through the addition of private accommodations, off-duty recreation area, and physical conditioning equipment. This period would also permit exercising selected onboard experiments.
- Publication:
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Final Report McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Co
- Pub Date:
- December 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978mdss.reptQ.....
- Keywords:
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- Airlock Modules;
- Habitability;
- Mission Planning;
- Orbital Workshops;
- Skylab 1;
- Space Transportation System;
- Long Term Effects;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Spacecraft Docking Modules;
- Spacecrews;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles