The Space Telescope is the first free-flying spacecraft designed to be serviced and repaired by EVA astronauts performing in-orbit maintenance tasks necessary to replace failed or worn-out components. The Telescope's operational profile anticipates in-orbit maintenance approximately two and one half years after initial launch, spacecraft return to ground after five years, and relaunch about one year later. Component design for in-orbit maintenance is being verified by 1-G and neutral buoyancy simulation techniques. Skylab experience led to the implementation of this approach which has significant economic benefits compared to 'one-time-use' space hardware.


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    Title :

    Space Telescope design for maintenance


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    EASCON ''80; Electronics and Aerospace Systems Conference ; 1980 ; Arlington, VA


    Publication date :

    1980-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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