Multi-National Cooperation in Space Operations

Abstract

This thesis discusses multi-national cooperation in space operations and its dependence on the human component. It includes a discussion of the history of U.S.-Russian cooperation, specifically the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the Shuttle-Mir Program and finally the origins of the International Space Station (ISS). This thesis goes into detail about the communication process between the International Space Station, the Mission Control Center Houston (MCC-H) and the Mission Control Center Moscow (MCC-M) with emphasis on the human component. This thesis further discusses the impact of personal relationships in the daily operation of the International Space Station. Finally, this thesis discusses lessons learned and additional applications where personal relationships can affect multi-national operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA435561

Entities

People

  • David R. Perry

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Governments
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Lessons Learned
  • National Security
  • Space Flight
  • Space Operations
  • Space Shuttles
  • Space Stations
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • United States
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites