Manned space platforms, payloads and tendingA concept has been developed for providing for a permanent manned presence in space for science, applications, and technology plus growth potential to support major future operational missions. An initial crew of two to four is accommodated along with installations for interior, exterior and tended payloads. Tended payloads support includes servicing of remote free-flying spacecraft, basing of reusable orbital transfer vehicles and basing of teleoperator-mounted payloads for near-station excursions. Candidate payloads, plus configuration, flight operation, subsystem and ground logistics aspects are described, as are Shuttle interactions.
Document ID
19820062953
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Runge, F. C. (McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. Huntington Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1982
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 82-1812
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Systems Conference: The Space Transportation System: A Review of Its Present Capability and Probable Evolution