Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Mar 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982coss.conf.....r&link_type=abstract
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Communications Satellite System Conference, 9th, San Diego, CA, Mar. 8, 1982
Statistics
Applications
Atlas Centaur Launch Vehicle, Communication Satellites, Geosynchronous Orbits, Orbital Assembly, Spacecraft Launching, Transfer Orbits, High Altitude, Low Thrust Propulsion, Payloads, Space Rendezvous, Titan Centaur Launch Vehicle
Scientific paper
The configurations, payload capabilities, and payload envelopes for Centaur in various applications are presented. The Centaur launch record is summarized and the Atlas/Centaur launch schedule is shown. Improvements in capability are reported on, and current and proposed vehicles are depicted. Dual Delta class spacecraft will be flown using a tandem adapter or large direct broadcast satellites in a single launch model. Shuttle/Centaur will permit spacecraft weights of up to 14,000 lb to be put into orbit, including payload lengths up to 40 ft. A new capability to transfer large deployed space systems from the Shuttle to high-altitude orbits at low thrusts will be available. Spacecraft lengths requiring the full, 60-foot cargo bay and weighing 20,000 lb could be placed in geosynchronous orbit with on-orbit rendezvous and assembly of the Centaur and spacecraft in low earth orbit.
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