An overview of U.S. manned space flight is presented and recent advanced studies are considered. In connection with long range mission planning, studies are being conducted of future space systems, space vehicles, and space operations. An early Space Construction Base is being studied for launch in 1985 and associated geosynchronous operations are projected for 1987. The Space Construction Base is envisioned as a facility for erecting large structures in space, for basing Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicles that operate between low earth orbit and geosynchronous orbit; and for the conduct of industrial operations and scientific experiments in space. Ways and means for erecting large structures in space are examined. One particular plan involves the development of the technology to demonstrate the capabilities of a solar power station to translate solar energy to electrical energy for use on commercial power stations on earth. Advanced transportation is also being studied, particularly for needs that complement the Shuttle. The use of the Shuttle System as a Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle to place large diameter payloads up to 200,000 pounds in weight is also being explored.


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    Titel :

    Overview of future programs - USA


    Beteiligte:
    Freitag, R. F. (Autor:in)

    Kongress:

    Canaveral Council of Technical Societies, Space Congress ; 1978 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1978-04-01


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch


    Schlagwörter :


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