Advanced satellite servicing facility studiesA NASA-sponsored systems analysis designed to identify and recommend advanced subsystems and technologies specifically for a manned Sun-synchronous platform for satellite management is discussed. An overview of system design, manned and unmanned servicing facilities, and representative mission scenarios are given. Mission areas discussed include facility based satellite assembly, checkout, deployment, refueling, repair, and systems upgrade. The ferrying of materials and consumables to and from manufacturing platforms, deorbit, removal, repositioning, or salvage of satellites and debris, and crew rescue of any other manned vehicles are also examined. Impacted subsytems discussed include guidance navigation and control, propulsion, data management, power, thermal control, structures, life support, and radiation management. In addition, technology issues which would have significant impacts on the system design are discussed.
Document ID
19880055685
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Qualls, Garry D. (Flight Mechanics and Control, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Ferebee, Melvin J., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)