The supporting research and technology, and space demonstrations required to support the 1990s operational geostationary platforms are identified. Also the requirements on and interfaces with the Space Transportation System hardware elements supporting the geostationary platform program, including the shuttle, orbital transfer vehicles, teleoperator, etc., are investigated to provide integrated support requirements. Finally, a preliminary evaluation of the practicability and capabilities of an experimental platform from the standpoint of technology, schedule, and cost is given.
Geostationary Platform Systems Concepts Definition Study. Volume 2: Technical, Book 3
1980
242 pages
Report
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Englisch
Unmanned Spacecraft , Astronautics , Geosynchronous orbits , Large space structures , Space platforms , Synchronous satellites , Cost analysis , Feasibility analysis , Maintenance , Mission planning , Orbit transfer vehicles , Satellite design , Space shuttles , Space transportation system , Technology assessment