This report reviews on-orbit satellite servicing as a forward-based logistic concept through an examination of its potential military benefits to endurance and survivability of space systems; analyzes reasons for opposition to implementation of the program within the military space environment by focusing on the orbital refueling subfunction; and assesses the potential of orbital servicing to increase system capability and survivability while reducing system costs. Keywords: Space maintenance; Space stations; Space based; Orbits; Military satellites; Cost effectiveness. (jg)


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    Title :

    Orbital Servicing: Issue or Answer


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    58 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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