A concept for future small Shuttle launched reusable platforms, considered as a means of cost reduction for LEO missions is described. The first platform of this type of spacecraft is SPAS-01 to be launched in 1982. Follow on concepts are presented for astronomy missions (ASTRO-PLATFORM) and space processing activities (SP-PLATFORM) which have quite different requirements. Further, a 'standard platform' is discussed which could be equipped with payload modules of different nature. The operational and management aspects of this new approach are considered.
Economy of Small Reusable LEO Satellite Platforms
1981
13 pages
Report
No indication
English
Astronautics , Manned Spacecraft , Cost effectiveness , Earth orbits , Reusable spacecraft , Space platforms , Space shuttle payloads , Space transportation system , Cost reduction , Payload delivery (Sts) , Payload retrieval (Sts) , Satellite configurations , Space processing , Spaceborne astronomy , Foreign technology
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