Element technologies for manned service platforms
Abstract
The space station, in low earth orbit (LEO), is preeminent in its ability to function as the nucleus of a space-based infrastructure. The space station program is being promoted as a development center, and Japan is participating in the program by developing the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Due to limitations inherent in the space station's design, it is necessary to develop Japan's original manned platform. Problems are to be expected in the development of basic technologies for the Manned Service Platform (MSPF). Four of these basic technologies are investigated. The areas are as follows: (1) structure and mechanism technology; (2) attitude and orbit control technology; (3) automation and autonomy technology; and (4) manned support technology.
- Publication:
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Future Space Activities Workshop
- Pub Date:
- July 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991fsa..workU....K
- Keywords:
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- Manned Spacecraft;
- Mission Planning;
- Space Station Structures;
- Space Stations;
- Spacecraft Components;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Synchronous Platforms;
- Attitude Control;
- Control Systems Design;
- Environmental Control;
- Life Support Systems;
- Robotics;
- Space Station Power Supplies;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance