The research and development history of the European community since 1965 is described. Special attention is given to specific spacecraft components developed by the European Space Agency since it was formed in 1975. Momentum wheels, tribology, thermal control and life support, propulsion, solar power generation, spacecraft power distribution systems, energy storage and batteries are some of the research and development areas covered. Spinoffs of European space research such as solar cells, heat pipes and carbon fiber technology are discussed. Future programs and developments are presented.


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    Title :

    European Space Technology: Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Research and Development


    Contributors:
    M. Briscoe (author) / J. Toussaint (author) / H. Kummer (author) / N. Longdon (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    105 pages



    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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    McDonough, Thomas R. | TIBKAT | 1989


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