Abstract Since the beginning of the Space Age the public was fascinated by the great challenges that needed to be overcome, but also inspired by the potential benefits that might arise from the utilization of space systems. This lecture examines the major technological breakthroughs that were necessary for many of the key space programs to succeed, and postulates the immediate and future benefits to humanity that became evident as a result of these advances. A dozen programs ranging from Sputnik and Apollo to the Global Navigation Satellite System are reviewed in view of the technical challenges in elements such as propulsion, power, structures, computing, guidance and control, spectrum management and payloads. Challenges in the cost of space launch, large structures, debris mitigation, humans in space and commercial promise are discussed and opportunities for improvements in the future are postulated.

    Highlights ► Programs ranging from Sputnik and Apollo to GPS are reviewed. ► Major technological breakthroughs necessary to succeed. ► Immediate and future benefits to humanity evident. ► Opportunities for improvements in the future are postulated. ► Challenges in the cost of space launch and humans in space.


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    Titel :

    Santini memorial lecture: Space Challenges and Opportunities for Human Benefit


    Beteiligte:

    Erschienen in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 75 ; 63-70


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2012-01-21


    Format / Umfang :

    8 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch






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