The initial space station should be manned, placed in 28.5 deg orbit, and provide substantial economic, performance, and social benefits. The most beneficial space station capabilities include: a space test facility; a transport harbor; satellite servicing and assembly; and an observatory. A space industrial park could be added once further development effort validates the cost and expanding commercial market for space processed materials. The potential accrued gross mission model benefit derived from these capabilities is $5.9B without the industrial park, and $9.3B with it. An unclassified overview of all phases of the study is presented.


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    Title :

    Space station needs, attributes, and architectural options. Volume 1. Executive summary


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1983-04-20


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English