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Overcoming two significant hurdles to space power generation Transportation and assemblyThe design of large, space-based power generation satellites is strongly influenced by the transportation modes available and the assembly methods adopted. Flight plans for assembly are explored using the Space Shuttle as the transport vehicle. Future heavy-lift launch systems are postulated, and their impact on assembly cost of operational Solar Satellite Power Stations (SSPS) presented. Sensitivity to various levels of ground detail parts prefabrication are compared to corresponding levels of orbital fabrication. Assumptions concerning the degree of human skills are outlined, and related to the method of assembly. Cost comparisons and recommendations for continued studies are developed.
Document ID
19750044529
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kline, R.
Nathan, C. A.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1975
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 75-641
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and American Astronautical Society, Solar Energy for Earth Conference
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: April 21, 1975
End Date: April 24, 1975
Sponsors: American Astronautical Society, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
75A28601
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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