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Space station needs, attributes, and architectural options : Commercial opportunities in space

Author
Wolbers, H. L., Jr.
Published
Apr 1, 1983.
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1 electronic document
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Summary
The roles of government and industry in the commercialization of space are examined and an approach for stimulating the interests of potential users is described. Several illustrative examples of potential commercial developments are presented. The role of manned space systems in space commercialization is discussed as well as some of the issues and opportunities that are likely to be encountered in the commercial exploitation of the unique characteristics of space. Results suggest that interest in space facilities can be found among a number of commercially oriented users. In order to develop and maintain the involvement of these potential users, however, space demonstrations are required, and commercial growth or evolution depends on the results of the initial in situ experience. Manned facilities are required for the conceptual research and development phases and for maintenance and servicing operations during production or operational missions. Space facilities must be easily accessible by dependable and regularly scheduled means.
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Collection
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19840019719.
Accession ID: 84N27788.
NAS 1.26:173698.
NASA-CR-173698.
MDC-H0532A.
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