Economy of small reusable LEO satellite platforms
Abstract
A concept for future small Shuttle launched reusable platforms, considered as a means of cost reduction for LEO missions is described. The first platform of this type of spacecraft is SPAS-01 to be launched in 1982. Follow on concepts are presented for astronomy missions (ASTRO-PLATFORM) and space processing activities (SP-PLATFORM) which have quite different requirements. Further, a "standard platform" is discussed which could be equipped with payload modules of different nature. The operational and management aspects of this new approach are considered.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981STIN...8217247K
- Keywords:
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- Cost Effectiveness;
- Earth Orbits;
- Reusable Spacecraft;
- Space Platforms;
- Space Shuttle Payloads;
- Space Transportation System;
- Cost Reduction;
- Payload Delivery (Sts);
- Payload Retrieval (Sts);
- Satellite Configurations;
- Space Commercialization;
- Space Processing;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles