The economic aspects of space shuttle application to a representative Earth Observatory Satellite (EOS) operational mission in the various candidate Shuttle modes of launch, retrieval, and resupply are discussed. System maintenance of the same mission capability using a conventional launch vehicle is also considered. The studies are based on application of sophisticated Monte Carlo mission simulation program developed originally for studies of in-space servicing of a military satellite system. The program has been modified to permit evaluation of space shuttle application to low altitude EOS missions in all three modes. The conclusions generated by the EOS system study are developed. (Author)


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    Title :

    Space-Shuttle Interfaces/Utilization. Earth Observatory Satellite System Definition Study (Eos)


    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    169 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English