Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 1984
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984spie..493..387b&link_type=abstract
IN: The National Symposium and Workshop on Optical Platforms, Huntsville, AL, June 12-14, 1984, Proceedings (A86-19523 07-12). B
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Mission Planning, Space Stations, Spacecraft Equipment, Spacelab, Osta-3 Payload, Payloads, Pinhole Occulter Facility, Space Commercialization, Space Infrared Telescope Facility, Space Shuttle Orbiters
Scientific paper
The availability of Shuttle and Spacelab makes it possible to fly a new class of scientific instruments. Thus, larger and heavier instruments can be employed, while the return of instruments after a mission provides an opportunity for instrument reconditioning and improvement in preparation for the next flight. In addition, the Shuttle provides a basic pointing capability with its Reaction Control System (RCS) which adjusts the attitude of the entire Shuttle in the desired direction. As part of Spacelab, the European Space Agency (ESA) developed an Instrument Pointing System (IPS). Early mission results are discussed, taking into account the first scientific payload carried on the Shuttle (OSTA-1), the OSS-1 payload, Spacelab 1, Spacelab 2, the Astro payload, Sunlab, and OSTA-3. Future missions are also considered, giving attention to the Solar Optical Telescope (SOT), the Shuttle Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF), and the Pinhole Occulter Facility (POF). It is pointed out that a number of the instruments being developed can be modified for operation on the Space Station.
Benson Richard H.
Demas L. J.
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