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4-1979 8:00 AM

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This paper discusses the potential of Spacelab in a future STS extension programme, covering orbital service module, Spacelab and space station-related applications.

A brief review of projected user needs is presented identifying in particular the near term need for increased electrical power, energy and prolonged flight durations. With a view to these needs, the extention potential of the power, thermal control, structure, data handling and life support designs of Spacelab are discussed. The ESA proposal for a three-step evolutionary programme of Spacelab is described, which leads from the present Orbiter fixed sortie mission applications to a long duration free-flying capability.

From the extension study work carried out so far, it is concluded that Spacelab, particularly due to its modular design, provides inherent growth potential which lends itself to a cost effective exploitation in a future evolutionary space programme.

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Spacelab Follow-On Development

This paper discusses the potential of Spacelab in a future STS extension programme, covering orbital service module, Spacelab and space station-related applications.

A brief review of projected user needs is presented identifying in particular the near term need for increased electrical power, energy and prolonged flight durations. With a view to these needs, the extention potential of the power, thermal control, structure, data handling and life support designs of Spacelab are discussed. The ESA proposal for a three-step evolutionary programme of Spacelab is described, which leads from the present Orbiter fixed sortie mission applications to a long duration free-flying capability.

From the extension study work carried out so far, it is concluded that Spacelab, particularly due to its modular design, provides inherent growth potential which lends itself to a cost effective exploitation in a future evolutionary space programme.

 

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