Spacelab program's scientific benefits to mankindThe paper describes the important scientific discoveries and accomplishments achieved by the Spacelab program during the ten years of its operation starting with the first flight in 1983, with emphasis on the discoveries and accomplishments in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, atmospheric science, life sciences, microgravity science, plasma physics, and earth observations. The Spacelab systems performance and operations are discussed with particular attention given to the operations applicable to the Space Station era.
Document ID
19940034610
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Graft, Harry G., Jr. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Marmann, Richard A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1993
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 93-521
Meeting Information
Meeting: IAF, International Astronautical Congress