Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Oct 1984
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984dglr.meet.....p&link_type=abstract
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt, Jahrestagung, Hamburg, West Germany, Oct. 1-3, 1984. 23 p. In German.
Mathematics
Logic
Recoverable Spacecraft, Space Platforms, Space Transportation System, Spacecraft Design, Solar Generators, Space Commercialization, Spaceborne Telescopes, X Ray Telescopes
Scientific paper
The 'one-way' satellite, which can only be employed once, represents the classical concept of a satellite in the field of extraterrestrial research. A transformation of current space research projects, utilizing an earth orbit, into commercial operations requires the employment of more cost-effective payload carriers. It is pointed out that the era of multiply-usable platforms has begun. A West German aerospace company meets this challenge with a concept of free-flying platforms which is implemented with the aid of the Robus (Retrievable Orbiting BUS) system. The disk-like Robus configuration has been designed with the aim to minimize the costs of a launching with the aid of the Space Shuttle. The employment of three different types of Robus units is considered. Robus-1 represents a retrievable multipurpose platform for technological missions, while Robus-2 and Robus-3 are intended for astronomical long-term missions. In the case of Robus-3, an autonomous propulsion system is used to make the platform independent from the Shuttle orbit.
No associations
LandOfFree
Robus - A retrievable system of Shuttle-optimized platforms 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 Robus - A retrievable system of Shuttle-optimized platforms, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Robus - A retrievable system of Shuttle-optimized platforms will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1227382