Civil space station
Abstract
How present uses of space can be extended and how other capabilities can be developed that have a unique applicability to a permanent presence in space are issues explored. Existing alternatives for accomplishing the nation's objectives in space are examined and the advantages and disadvantages of each are considered. Private sector involvement, the possibility of international cooperation, and the functions and concepts for a mixture of manned and unmanned elements are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8420613.
- Keywords:
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- Congressional Reports;
- Mission Planning;
- Nasa Programs;
- Space Stations;
- Aerospace Engineering;
- Cost Effectiveness;
- International Cooperation;
- Space Commercialization;
- Space Transportation System;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles