Ground based simulation of life sciences Spacelab experimentsThe third in a series of Spacelab Mission Development tests was a joint effort of the Ames Research and Johnson Space Centers to evaluate planned operational concepts of the Space Shuttle life sciences program. A three-man crew conducted 26 experiments and 12 operational tests, utilizing both human and animal subjects. The crew lived aboard an Orbiter/Spacelab mockup for the seven-day simulation. The Spacelab was identical in geometry to the European Space Agency design, complete with removable rack sections and stowage provisions. Communications were controlled as currently planned for operational Shuttle flights. A Science Operations Remote Center at the Ames Research Center was managed by simulated Mission Control and Payload Operation Control Centers at the Johnson Space Center. This paper presents the test objectives, describes the facilities and test program, and outlines the results of this test.
Document ID
19790026587
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Rummel, J. A. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Alexander, W. C. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Bush, W. H. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Johnston, R. S. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)