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Modular space stationThe modular space station comprising small, shuttle-launched modules, and characterized by low initial cost and incremental manning, is described. The initial space station is designed to be delivered into orbit by three space shuttles and assembled in space. The three sections are the power/subsystems module, the crew/operations module, and the general purpose laboratory module. It provides for a crew of six. Subsequently duplicate/crew/operations and power/subsystems modules will be mated to the original modules, and provide for an additional six crewmen. A total of 17 research and applications modules is planned, three of which will be free-flying modules. Details are given on the program plan, modular characteristics, logistics, experiment support capability and requirements, operations analysis, design support analyses, and shuttle interfaces.
Document ID
19720013165
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1972
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
MDC-G2708
NASA-CR-123546
Accession Number
72N20815
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-25140
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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