Space station systems analysis study. executive summary. Final report

Technical Report · Wed Jul 27 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6767406

The goal of the Space Station Systems Analysis Study was to synthesize a program that would provide a permanent operational base and space laboratory capability in earth orbit, and to develop SCB (Space Construction Base) design concepts for implementing the program. The following four mission categories which offer clear potential benefits on earth were selected as drivers for the SCB concept and overall program: Space Solar Power Development, Space Manufacturing, Public Service Platform for advanced communications/navigation/surveillance, and Science-Solar Terrestrial Observatory/Life Science. Space Solar power emerged as the most compelling mission with the greatest impact on the program. The other three missions integrated with the solar power development needs for large electrical power supply, long duration manned presence in space, and an in-space construction facility.

• Research Organization: Grumman Aerospace Corp., Bethpage, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6767406
• Report Number(s): N-77-84668; NSS-SS-RP-022
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
140700 -- Solar Thermal Power Systems
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING
ORBITING SOLAR OBSERVATORIES
POWER PLANTS
POWER SUPPLIES
SATELLITES
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
SOLAR POWER PLANTS
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES