Orbital Servicing: Issue or Answer

Abstract

Reviews on-orbit satellite servicing as a forward-based logistic concept through an examination of its potential military benefits to endurance and survivability of space systems. Analyzes reasons for opposition to implementation of the program within the military space environment by focusing on the orbital refueling subfunction. Assesses the potential of orbital servicing to increase system capability and survivability while reducing system costs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217284

Entities

People

  • Douglas P. Hotard

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Apogees
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Earth Orbits
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Military Satellites
  • National Security
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Space Systems
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites