Logistics Requirements for Space: On-Orbit Servicing (OOS)

Abstract

Due to the unique mission requirements and anticipated costs of future satellites, the Air Force is investigating servicing its space assets on-orbit. This project examined current trends and technologies enabling on-orbit servicing (OOS), while concentrating on the logistics considerations for on-orbit support concepts. A cursory methodology to assess the need for OOS during acquisition is described. Technical and other limitations for OOS are identified. Satellite components that have the highest failure rates, low reliability, and components that may be expended prior to the end of system life are identified. Design reference missions are defined for several notional OOS missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA388257

Entities

People

  • Bob Dellacamera
  • Donald Waltz
  • Fred R. Spates
  • Glen Smith
  • Jeffrey L. Wampler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Logistics
  • Materials Processing
  • Navigation
  • Payload
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Satellite Attitude Control
  • Satellite Buses
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Space Objects
  • Space Transportation
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites