The review, further definition, and preliminary conceptual design of four technology demonstration model missions for possible performance on the Columbus module of the United States Space Station are summarized. Guidelines for potential users and the Columbus study team concerning the design of cost effective and user friendly space infrastructure for technology missions are given. The four technology model missions investigated were: Robotic Servicing Experiment; Fluid Transfer Management System; Large Structure Deployment/Assembly; and Tether System. Two additional concepts were selected by ESA for consideration: European Space Technology Exposure Facility and Technology Workbench.


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    Title :

    Columbus Preparatory Program. Payload Element Study on a Technology Demonstration Mission, Executive Summary


    Contributors:
    F. Borlasta (author) / F. Giani (author) / R. Sock (author) / H. Friederich (author) / T. Wierenga (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    77 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English