FUTURE NEEDS AND TRADEOFFS FOR LONG LIFE SPACECRAFT,

Abstract

Three basic areas related to long-life military spacecraft are examined. First, the background for such spacecraft is described, and representative satellite designs are utilized to demonstrate the economic savings achievable. Second, as an example of the application of reliability specifications to an actual program, the history and development of these specifications in the Initial Defense Communications Satellite Program (IDCSP) are presented. Reliability and quality assurance aspects of proposed programs are then examined from the standpoint of ensuring that specifications will be met. Specific techniques are not considered for achieving long spacecraft life in the various mission areas. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0668076

Entities

People

  • E. I. Roberts
  • R. J. Smith
  • R. W. Slocum

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Life Expectancy (Service Life)
  • Long Life
  • Reliability
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Specifications
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites