One Operating Principle of a Manned Orbital Atronomical Observatory,

Abstract

The development of manned spaceships and orbital stations has presented new possibilities for carrying out astrophysical observations under extra-atmospheric conditions. Primarily, such stations can contain larger telescopes and other astronomical equipment. Secondarily, the presence of a cosmonaut aboard the orbital station, even one who is not a professional astronomer, makes it possible to provide a broader and more complex observation program than when the observatory is completely automatically controlled by systems having a specific preset program, one not subject to change.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 16, 1973
Accession Number
AD0769049

Entities

People

  • G. A. Gurzadyan

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Research Facilities
  • Space Stations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Telescopes
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects