The feasibility of a long-term evolution based on the Columbus operational scenario and the inherent growth potential of the Columbus concept are indicated. In the medium-term (up to 2015), the evolution is driven by the goal of permanent presence of men in space, accompanied by increasing demands from scientific (and commercial) application which requires both man-supported and automated payload operation capabilities, (i.e., evolution towards minimum capability to achieve European autonomy in manned space flight). In the long-term (beyond 2015), requests for operational support capabilities become increasingly dominant for assembly, service, maintenance functions to support GEO, Moon, Mars, and interplanetery missions and to serve as a nodal point for space transportation systems, (i.e., evolution towards full European space station capabilities).
Study on Long Term Evolution Towards European Manned Space Flight. Volume 1: Executive Summary
1987
100 pages
Report
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Englisch