The specific character of space travel technology is outlined, in particular the transport high cost and its technical limits, as well as the space medium conditions, i.e., vacuum, radiation, temperature differences which require high material properties for the space vehicle. The complexity of the execution of space travel systems shows clearly that only big companies can carry them out, small and medium size companies being, in general, subcontractors for these companies. They can also be engaged in scientific instrument production. As space travel does not require mass production, the small and middle size companies cooperation in development process requires a high innovation ability and flexibility for required changes.


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    Title :

    Technologiefelder und -Profile in der Raumfahrt: Chancen fuer Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen (Technological Fields and Profile in Space Travel: Prospects for Small and Medium Size Companies)


    Contributors:
    J. Majus (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English