Economy of small reusable LEO satellite platforms

Details Economy of small reusable LEO satellite platforms Economy of small reusable LEO satellite platforms

Sep 1981

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International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress, 32nd, Rome, Italy, Sept. 6-12, 1981, 11 p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Artificial Satellites, Cost Reduction, Economic Analysis, Reusable Spacecraft, Space Platforms, Low Altitude, Satellite Configurations, Satellite Design, Satellite Orbits, Space Commercialization, Space Missions, Space Processing, Space Shuttles

Scientific paper

The paper describes a concept for future small Shuttle-launched reusable platforms, considered as a means of cost reduction for low earth orbit (LEO) missions. The first platform of this new type of spacecraft is SPAS-01, to be launched in 1982. Follow-on concepts are presented for astronomy missions (ASTRO-PLATFORM) and space processing activities (SP-PLATFORM) which have quite different requirements. Further, a standard platform is discussed which could be equipped with payload modules of different kinds. Finally, the operational and management aspects of this new approach are discussed.

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