A survey of rapid sample return needs from Space Station Freedom and potential return systemsResults are presented of a survey conducted among potential users of the life sciences and material sciences facilities at the Space Station Freedom (SSF) to determine the need for a special rapid sample return (RSR) mission to bring the experimental samples from the Space Station Freedom (SSF) to earth between the Space Shuttle visits. The results of the survey show that, while some experimental objectives would benefit from the RSR capability, other available cost- and mission-effective means could be used instead of the RSR proposed. Potential vehicles for transporting samples from the SSF to earth are examined in the context of the survey results.
Document ID
19920029885
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccandless, Ronald S. (BDM International, Inc. Columbia, MD, United States)
Siegel, Bette (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Charlton, Kevin (BDM International, Inc. Washington, DC, United States)