With the advent of the manned space station, man now requires a spacecraft based on the space station with the ability to deploy, recover, and repair satellites quickly and economically. Such a craft would prolong and enhance the life and performance of many satellites. A basic design was developed for an orbital tansfer vehicle (OTV). The basic design criteria are discussed. The design of the OTV and systems were researched in the following areas: avionics, crew systems, electrical power systems, environmental control/life support systems, navigation and orbital maneuvers, propulsion systems, reaction control systems (RCS), servicing systems, and structures. The basic concepts in each of the areas are summarized.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Design of a Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicle


    Contributors:
    R. Davis (author) / M. Duquette (author) / R. Fredrick (author) / D. Schumacher (author) / S. Somers (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    192 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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