Concept of large orbiting research laboratory, whereby station is launched unmanned and in folded position by Saturn V boost vehicle; following insertion into orbit, initial crew complement will rendezvous with station and assist in deployment and activation; each of three radial modules is divided into six compartments to provide areas for storage of supplies, laboratory facilities, command and control, and crew accommodations; consideration of crew and orbit parameters, station and logistics vehicle characteristics.
Operational and support requirements for Saturn V class space stations
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1964 Observatories
1964
9 pages
Conference paper
English
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