An evolutionary approach to permanently manned on-orbit facilities is discussed, and it is noted that the Science and Applications Manned Space Platform, which is the first step in this evolution, can be based primarily on existing and currently planned hardware. It is shown how by upgrading the systems capabilities of the Spacelab modules, the platform can be reconfigured to provide a permanent manned research and operations facility. The facility can grow in size and capability to accommodate increases in user requirements, more experiment modules, and larger crews and to provide additional power and heat rejection. It is noted that the Growth-Permanently Manned Facility can be used for science activities and/or to support various operations functions such as space construction, servicing and maintaining space systems, and vehicle assembly.


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    Title :

    The Manned Space Platform as an evolutionary means to achieve a permanent manned orbital operations facility


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Conference on Large Space Platforms: Toward Permanent Manned Occupancy of Space ; 1981 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1981-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English