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Spacelab - Ten years of international cooperationThe history, current status, and future plans of the Spacelab program are reviewed, with a focus on the cooperative relationship between ESA and NASA. The initial decision to undertake the program and the three agreements signed to begin its implementation are examined, and the division of responsibilities and financial contributions is discussed insofar as it affected the management structure. Consideration is given to the major facilities, the 50-mission operational cycle, communications, the currently scheduled activities (through 1985), the prospective later uses, and the ten dedicated discipline laboratories. The importance of continuous mutual support during the planning and development phases is stressed. The program so far is considered a success, in terms of the goals set by the participants and in terms of the resolution of the problems inherent in international technological endeavors.
Document ID
19840028938
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bignier, M.
(ESA Paris, France)
Harrington, J. C.
(NASA Spacelab Div. Washington, DC, United States)
Sander, M. J.
(NASA Spacelab Flight Div. Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1983
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 83-45
Accession Number
84A11725
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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