The role of space stations in the space element infrastructure anticipated for the end of the 20th century is discussed. Various architectures for space stations designed to function as part of the infrastructure are examined with respect to a set of potential objectives for the stations. Architectural options are described that range from a minimum station of low capability and cost to an expensive station with a full operations capability and high growth potential. The capabilities, growth potentials, and likely costs of the options are compared, and the association between functional capabilities and likely cost is considered. It is concluded that the cost of a space station is intimately related to its architecture and that a larger initial investment must be made to satisfy more ambitious objectives.


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    Titel :

    Architectural options for space stations in the context of the space infrastructure


    Beteiligte:
    Bekey, I. (Autor:in)

    Kongress:

    International Astronautical Congress ; 1982 ; Paris, France


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1982-09-01


    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch