It is shown that first generation of space simulators provides capability for testing components and their functioning in routine fashion up to 700-km orbit altitudes; second generation provides simulation of solar thermal effects and reliability testing of propulsion and mission support mechanisms in lower orbit levels up to 700 km; concepts under study point to third generation which may make it possible to develop ideal space chamber, capable of simulating celestial radiation, absorbing reflected and reradiated heat, and establishing molecular sink for rejected gases.


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    Title :

    Simulating interplanetary space


    Additional title:

    Astronautics Aerospace Eng


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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