Department of Defense Space Transportation System Mission Operations Systems Definition Mission Assessment Report: Operations Design Mission A

Abstract

This report presents the results of analysis of a near term DOD geosynchronous equatorial payload deployment mission utilizing the Space Shuttle vehicle in conjunction with an Interim Upper Stage (IUS). This baseline issue of the report concentrates on development of a nominal mission plan for a particular launch data and time. Such items as attitude timelines, approximate RCS/OMS propellant utilization histories, ground tracks, ground station coverage time-lines and navigation accuracy at IUS deployment opportunities are included. Principal emphasis is placed on development of an IUS development timeline for near term missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 17, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018215

Entities

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites