The top level, time-phased total space program support system architecture is described including progress from the use of ground-based space shuttle, teleoperator system, extended duration orbiter, and multimission spacecraft, to an initial 4-man crew station at 29 deg inclination in 1991, to a growth station with an 8-man crew with capabilities for OTV high energy orbit payload placement and servicing, assembly, and construction of mission payloads in 1994. System Z, proposed for Earth observation missions in high inclination orbit, can be accommodated in 1993 using a space station derivative platform. Mission definition, system architecture, and benefits are discussed.


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    Title :

    Space Station Needs, Attributes, and Architectural Options Study


    Publication date :

    1983


    Size :

    102 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English