Is human exposure to artificial gravity necessary for Mars mission success, and if so, what is the optimum means of achieving artificial gravity? Answering these questions prior to the design of a Mars vehicle would require construction and operation of a dedicated spacecraft in low earth orbit. This paper summarizes the study results of a conceptual design and operations scenario for such a spacecraft, called the Variable Gravity Research Facility (VGRF).
Variable Gravity Research Facility - A concept
Space 90: The Second International Conference ; 1990 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States
1990-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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