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A technology base for near-term space platformsThe paper briefly describes the ongoing Large Space Systems Technology (LSST) Program in platform technology. The program addresses technology issues associated with the near-term science and applications platform, and the more fundamental questions associated with the general class of large space-assembled structural systems. Elements of the technology program are described and preliminary results are discussed. Results to date indicate that potential new capabilities of the Space Shuttle will strongly influence spacecraft design, and that future spacecraft utilizing these new capabilities can provide important new performance capabilities and greater efficiency. The proposed science and applications platform appears to be the earliest envisioned space vehicle which will be of the space-assembled class.
Document ID
19790069287
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Huckins, E. K., III
(NASA Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology Washington, D.C., United States)
Guastaferro, A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1979
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 79-110
Accession Number
79A53300
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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