The use of the ESA shuttle Hermes to service the Columbus space station polar platform is discussed. In-orbit servicing is required to achieve the 20 yr specified lifetime for the platform. Hermes can carry 4 people and a 2 ton payload. A typical servicing scenario is presented.
Servicing of the Polar Platform
1986
5 pages
Report
No indication
English
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