STS (Space Transportation System) Experiment Support Structure Needs Assessment.

Abstract

The DOD space-based research and development program has a growing dependence on the Space Transportation System (STS). A shortfall in STS experiment support structures impedes the flight of the DOD payloads. This study looks at the existing support system from a management perspective in order to develop a procurement strategy for additional experiment support structures. The study concludes that a major problem is the existing nasa manifesting system. It recommends procurement of a flexible support structure and increased inventories of nasa sponsored carriers. The increased support includes funding for additional hardware and manpower for nasa. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA167859

Entities

People

  • Wallace A. Beauchamp

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautics
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Department Of Defense
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Payload
  • Procurement
  • Space Based
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • Students
  • System Software
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

  • Space