Engineering Challenges To The Long-term Operation Of The International Space Station (compass Series)
by National Research Council /
2000 / English / PDF
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The International Space Station (ISS) is truly an international
undertaking. The project is being led by the United States, with
the participation of Japan, the European Space Agency, Canada,
Italy, Russia, and Brazil. Russia is participating in full
partnership with the United States in the fabrication of ISS
modules, the assembly of ISS elements on orbit, and, after
assembly has been completed, the day-to-day operation of the
station. Construction of the ISS began with the launch of the
Russian Zarya module in November 1998 followed by the launch of
the U.S. Unity module in December 1998. The two modules were
mated and interconnected by the crew of the Space Shuttle during
the December flight, and the first assembled element of the ISS
was in place. Construction will continue with the delivery of
components and assembly on orbit through a series of 46 planned
flights. During the study period, the Assembly Complete milestone
was scheduled for November 2004 with the final ISS construction
flight delivering the U.S. Habitation Module.
The International Space Station (ISS) is truly an international
undertaking. The project is being led by the United States, with
the participation of Japan, the European Space Agency, Canada,
Italy, Russia, and Brazil. Russia is participating in full
partnership with the United States in the fabrication of ISS
modules, the assembly of ISS elements on orbit, and, after
assembly has been completed, the day-to-day operation of the
station. Construction of the ISS began with the launch of the
Russian Zarya module in November 1998 followed by the launch of
the U.S. Unity module in December 1998. The two modules were
mated and interconnected by the crew of the Space Shuttle during
the December flight, and the first assembled element of the ISS
was in place. Construction will continue with the delivery of
components and assembly on orbit through a series of 46 planned
flights. During the study period, the Assembly Complete milestone
was scheduled for November 2004 with the final ISS construction
flight delivering the U.S. Habitation Module.Engineering Challenges to the Long-Term Operation of the
International Space Station
Engineering Challenges to the Long-Term Operation of the
International Space Station is a study of the engineering
challenges posed by longterm operation of the ISS. This report
states that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) and the ISS developers have focused almost totally on
completing the design and development of the station and
completing its assembly in orbit. This report addresses the
issues and opportunities related to long-term operations.
is a study of the engineering
challenges posed by longterm operation of the ISS. This report
states that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) and the ISS developers have focused almost totally on
completing the design and development of the station and
completing its assembly in orbit. This report addresses the
issues and opportunities related to long-term operations.