Mission planning, systems analysis, and design concepts for the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system for extended manned operations are described. Topics discussed are: (1) payloads, (2) spacecraft docking, (3) structural design criteria, (4) life support systems, (5) power supplies, and (6) the role of man in long duration orbital operations. Also discussed are the assembling of large structures in space. Engineering drawings are included.
Manned Orbital Systems Concepts Study. Book 3: Configurations for Extended Duration Missions
1975
358 pages
Report
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English
Astronautics , Manned Spacecraft , Manned orbital laboratories , Mission planning , Orbital space stations , Project planning , Space missions , Systems analysis , Cost estimates , Engineering drawings , Life support systems , Payloads , Power supplies , Space erectable structures , Space shuttle orbiters , Spacecraft configurations , Spacecraft docking , Spacelab , Structural design criteria , Weight analysis