Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly

Details Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly

Jul 2006

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006spie.6265e..70o&link_type=abstract

Space Telescopes and Instrumentation I: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter. Edited by Mather, John C.; MacEwen, Howard A.; de Gr

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Scientific paper

We present a conceptual design for a scalable (10-50 meter segmented filled-aperture) space observatory operating at UV-optical-near infrared wavelengths. This telescope is designed for assembly in space by robots, astronauts or a combination of the two, as envisioned in NASA's Vision for Space Exploration. Our operations concept for this space telescope provides for assembly and check-out in an Earth Moon L2 (EML2) orbit, and transport to a Sun-Earth L2 (SEL2) orbit for science operations and routine servicing, with return to EML2 for major servicing. We have developed and analyzed initial designs for the optical, structural, thermal and attitude control systems for a 30-m aperture space telescope. We further describe how the separate components are packaged for launch by heavy lift vehicle(s) and the approach for the robot assembly of the telescope from these components.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Concept for a large scalable space telescope: in-space assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1619553