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A critical review of the state of foreign space technologyA conference was held to exchange technical information in the area of space technology. Soviet system capability and technology both in Intersputnik and in the domestic Ekran system was discussed in detail. The thermonic power conversion system used in the Soviet Topaz nuclear power reactor was described in detail. Other areas of examination included: (1) Bioastronautics; (2) Space based industry; (3) Propulsion; (4) Astrodynamics; (5) Contact with extraterrestrial intelligence; and (6) Space rescue and safety.
Document ID
19780021175
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Grey, J. (American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics New York, NY, United States)
Gerard, M. (American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics New York, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
February 28, 1978
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-157363
Report Number: NASA-CR-157363
Accession Number
78N29118
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3098
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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