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A home away from homeThe role of the NASA-Marshall center in the development of the Space Station is discussed. The tasks of the center include the development of the life-support system; the design of the common module, which will form the basis for all pressurized Space Station modules; the design and outfit of a common module for the Material and Technology Laboratory (MTL) and logistics use; accommodations for operations of the Orbit Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV) and the Orbit Transfer Vehicle (OTV); and the Space Station propulsion system. A description of functions and design is given for each system, with particular emphasis on the goals of safety, efficiency, automation, and cost effectiveness.
Document ID
19850064890
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Powell, L. E.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Hager, R. W.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Mccown, J. W.
(Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Aerospace America
Volume: 23
ISSN: 0740-722X
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
85A47041
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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