Spin and despin requirements; sequence of activities required to assemble the Variable Gravity Research Facility (VGRF); power systems technology; life support; thermal control systems; emergencies; communication systems; space station applications; experimental activities; computer modeling and simulation of tether vibration; cost analysis; configuration of the crew compartments; and tether lengths and rotation speeds are discussed.


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    Title :

    Variable Gravity Research Facility


    Contributors:
    S. Allan (author) / S. Ancheta (author) / D. Beine (author) / B. Cink (author) / M. Eagon (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    96 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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