European orbit transfer and servicing vehicle approaches
Abstract
The main tasks of the Orbit Transfer and Service Vehicle (OTSV) are to provide transportation, servicing, and repair potentials for the European Space Segment, particularly the Columbus system, with the objective of enhancing autonomous operational capabilities. Both modular and integrated and both unmanned and manned vehicles are the main options for a future (gradually emerging) OTSV layout. Attention is given to OTSV examples conceived for specific European requirements as defined in particular by the Columbus manned and unmanned elements. The appearance of an unmanned OTSV as the first step is seen for mid-1994.
- Publication:
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Stockholm International Astronautical Federation Congress
- Pub Date:
- October 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985stoc.iafcU....K
- Keywords:
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- European Space Programs;
- Orbit Transfer Vehicles;
- Orbital Servicing;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Manned Spacecraft;
- Mass;
- Spacecraft Modules;
- Unmanned Spacecraft;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles