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.


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    Title :

    AEMT space-station design


    Additional title:

    Astronautics


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Astronautics ; 7 , n 9


    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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