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Technology - The basis for the past, the key to the futureThe relationship between new technology and space missions, and the objectives of the Civil Space Technology Initiative (CSTI) are studied. The CSTI is concerned with technologies for safe and efficient access to space, earth-orbiting operations, and future science missions. The initiative focuses on research in the areas of propulsion, vehicles, information systems, large space structures and their control, power, and automation and robotics. Consideration is given to the development of high-performance engines for next-generation vehicles, booster technology for hybrid and pressure-fed propulsion systems, and a space OTV based on the aerobrake concept. Research involved with the application of automation and robotics to earth-orbiting operations are discussed. The control of flexible structure flight experiment, the use of nuclear systems for space propulsion, and the development of sensor devices and high-rate, high-capacity data systems are examined.
Document ID
19880028606
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Harris, Leonard A.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Colladay, Raymond S.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 87-47
Accession Number
88A15833
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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