Space Station needs, attributes and architectural options: Summary briefing
Abstract
Computerized data sorting and analysis techniques were used with a data base accumulated in over 20 years of space station studies to evaluate candidate missions and select a final model of 88 missions. The social, cultural, scientific, technical, and commercial benefits to be accrued from each mission were identified. Requirements were determined for satellite servicing; payload placement and retrieval; refueling; repair; testing; assembly; and construction. Missions drivers determined include crew, remote manipulating system, external parts, instrumentation, extravehicular activity/manned maneuvering unit, and voice/video equipment. User interest for commercial applications were determined. Variable architecture based on a modular concept with multi-use elements is proposed.
- Publication:
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Final Report McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Co
- Pub Date:
- April 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983mdss.rept......
- Keywords:
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- Computer Techniques;
- Mission Planning;
- Space Platforms;
- Space Stations;
- Spacecraft Configurations;
- Cost Analysis;
- Data Transmission;
- Manned Maneuvering Units;
- Orbital Servicing;
- Orbits;
- Payload Delivery (Sts);
- Scheduling;
- Space Commercialization;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles