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.


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    Title :

    Servicing of the Polar Platform


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    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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