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With access to space via the Shuttle and the rapid development of technologies in space servicing, m...
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With access to space via the Shuttle and the rapid development of technologies in space servicing, maintenance, and assembly operations, program managers now have a choice of orbit repair versus satellite replacement with ground launch of another vehicle. This book traces the history of orbital servicing, shows the status of servicing today, and then presents information on mission operations, spacecraft design, servicing equipment, and benefits/economics. The final chapter depicts a possible road map to future orbital servicing as a national capability. Thoroughly illustrated. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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