Variable Gravity Research Facility - A conceptIs human exposure to artificial gravity necessary for Mars mission success, and if so, what is the optimum means of achieving artificial gravity? Answering these questions prior to the design of a Mars vehicle would require construction and operation of a dedicated spacecraft in low earth orbit. This paper summarizes the study results of a conceptual design and operations scenario for such a spacecraft, called the Variable Gravity Research Facility (VGRF).
Document ID
19910043088
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wercinski, Paul F. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Smith, Marcie A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Synnestvedt, Robert G. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Keller, Robert G. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 90: The Second International Conference