A ground simulation to demonstrate system compatibility by enacting satellite ground installation, orbit delivery, space servicing, and contingency retrieval with the space shuttle orbiter was conducted. The basic configuration approach adopted for the spacecraft groups the standardized subsystems in the aft portion of the spacecraft and leaves the volume forward of the transition structure available for the mission peculiar equipment and sensors. The version used for this simulation is configured as an earth observatory with multispectral mapping and high resolution imaging sensors. All modules including the propulsion package and the sensor modules are replaceable on orbit in the event of depletion, wearout, malfunction, or the availability of an improved version.


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    Title :

    Remote servicing of free-flying spacecraft


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    Publication date :

    1975-06-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English