A New Era of Space Shuttle
The U.S. Space Shuttle represents the beginning of a new era in transportation and is the critical element in the industrialization of the near-Earth-space. Most of its flights are dedicated to reducing costs of launching commercial satellites. However, it provides a microgravity environment for pro...
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| Language: | English |
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The Korean Space Science Society
1985-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/kosss/OJOOBS/1985/v2n1/OJOOBS_1985_v2n1_1.pdf |
| Summary: | The U.S. Space Shuttle represents the beginning of a new era in transportation and is the critical element in the industrialization of the near-Earth-space. Most of its flights are dedicated to reducing costs of launching commercial satellites. However, it provides a microgravity environment for processing unique and improved materials which is generating great interest in both civilian and military sectors. The space shuttle is also the necessary step in establishing a permanent space station which could host materials analysis laboratories and commercial processing facilities. This paper reviews the different elements of the space shuttle transportation system, a typical mission scenario, and discusses current activities in materials processing in space. |
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| ISSN: | 2093-5587 2093-1409 |