Space-based radio telescopes and an orbiting deep-space relay station
Abstract
Foremost among the candidates for early utilization of the Shuttle-launched self-deployable structures are the space-based radio telescopes. Several space-based telescopes are examined including an orbiting VLBI terminal, an orbiting submillimeter telescope, and a large ambient deployable IR telescope. Particular consideration is given to the high-gain Orbiting Deep-Space Relay Station for communication with deep-space probes. Details of deployable antenna technology are discussed.
- Publication:
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Conference on Advanced Technology for Future Space Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979atfs.conf..526P
- Keywords:
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- Radio Antennas;
- Radio Telescopes;
- Space Communication;
- Space Stations;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- Very Long Base Interferometry;
- Cost Estimates;
- Cryogenic Equipment;
- Deployment;
- Infrared Telescopes;
- Low Frequencies;
- Mesh;
- Radio Astronomy;
- Space Transportation System Flights;
- Technology Utilization;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking