ATLAST-8m is an 8-meter monolithic UV/optical/NIR space observatory which could be placed in orbit at Sun-Earth L2 by a heavily lift launch vehicle. Two development study cycles have resulted in a detailed concept including a dual foci optical design; several primary mirror launch support and secondary mirror support structural designs; spacecraft propulsion, power and pointing control design; and thermal design. ATLAST-8m is designed to yield never before achieved performance to obtain fundamental astronomical breakthroughs


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    Title :

    ATLAST-8 Mission Concept Study for 8-Meter Monolithic UV/Optical Space Telescope


    Contributors:
    H. P. Stahl (author) / M. Postman (author) / W. R. Arnold (author) / R. C. Hopkins (author) / L. Hornsby (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    46 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English