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Manned orbit transfer vehicles and their missionsFrom a study that identified over 100 possible geosynchronous orbit-related applications for manned orbit transfer vehicles (MOTV), a group of 20 are chosen for consideration. These generic missions can be grouped into five categories: (1) inspection service and repair, (2) operation of large systems, (3) debris removal, (4) construction, and (5) unmanned cargo. Among the findings of this study is that space basing permits more efficient use of Space Shuttle flights, since the core propulsion system, crew cabin and general purpose mission hardware need not be launched into space each time. A conservative traffic model shows that $600 million may be saved over five years by space basing, due to the decreased number of Shuttle flights needed to support the space-based MOTV. Crew information, payloads, characteristics of the vehicle, and mission requirements are covered in detail.
Document ID
19810062882
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Boyland, R. E.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Kline, R. L.
(Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 81-6
Accession Number
81A47286
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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