Abstract The first issue addressed was transportation to the International Space Station (1SS). J. Mankins explained that the current limit of four Space Shuttle flights per year is not enough for the long-term development of the ISS. J.-M. Desobeau said that the ISS can only be viable with a minimum of five astronauts: two to three would dedicate their time to the construction and maintenance of the station and the others would perform scheduled scientific experiments. Another rescue module, taking on the functions of safe haven and return vehicle, would be needed; the ATV could provide an inexpensive solution to this problem. J. Mankins suggested the development of two versions of the ATV, built on a common core — one for cargo flights and one for crew flights with life-support systems and an additional docking system.


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    Title :

    Report on Discussion Group 2: Enabling Technologies


    Contributors:
    Manfletti, C. (author) / Villard, E. (author)


    Publication date :

    2002-01-01


    Size :

    2 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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