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Systems analysis of a potential space manufacturing facilityResults of a preliminary design study of the system elements comprising a manufacturing facility in earth orbit are presented. The elements discussed include cis-Lunar transportation, Lunar base, materials transport, factory, living facilities, construction support and energy supply. An evolutionary path of development, production and deployment is presented and step-wise interrelationships discussed.
Document ID
19770049747
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Driggers, G. W.
(Southern Research Institute Birmingham, Ala., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1977
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 77-554
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Space Manufacturing Facilities
Location: Princeton, NJ
Country: US
Start Date: May 9, 1977
End Date: May 12, 1977
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Princeton University
Accession Number
77A32599
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER A-29906-B
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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