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An Overview of Space Station Operations
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English
Abstract
This paper presents results of analyses of operations around the
Space Station and the Key Issues for the Space Station Phase B
contract time period (1985-1986). The specific analyses,
operational sequences and techniques described in this paper
include: a) Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and Orbital Maneuvering
Vehicle (OMV) retrieval and return to the Space Station for
servicing; b) reboost scenarios for the Space Station and the
co-orbiting free-flyers; c) candidate locations and techniques for
the retrieval of unmanned vehicles on the Space Station structure
and; d) logistics/resupply scenarios for the Space Station system
and e) other applications. This paper illustrates significant
progress on critical analyses that are underway and identifies
those that will be required during the detailed design and
operational procedures development in the next phase of the Space
Station project. The analyses described in this paper were
completed under the Martin Marietta Phase B Space Station contract
and the Internal Research and Development (IR&D) project D40- S
(Advanced Concepts for Mission Control and Flight Crew Operations)
during 1985 and 1986. A five minute film will be shown to
illustrate some attractive operational options. Included are some
well-developed concepts and others which have been analyzed to a
preliminary level, but are "far from the drawing
board."