Concept of automatically erectable modular torus combining best features of inflatable and rigid forms; after entering orbit, space station automatically deploys, and crew, launched with station in Apollo vehicle enters it and begins operation; major characteristics, structural design and meteorid protection; each module has its own completely self sufficient life support system; multiple-vehicle docking facility, zero-g laboratory compartment, requirements for various space-station subsystems, etc.
AEMT space-station design
Astronautics
Astronautics ; 7 , n 9
1962
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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