The experimental space module for working off of service operations in an orbit

Paper number

IAC-06-D1.P.2.05

Author

Dr. Victor Ivanov, Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TSNIIMASH), Russia

Coauthor

Dr. V.V. Bulanov, Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TSNIIMASH), Russia

Coauthor

Dr. Vasily I. Lukiyashchenko, Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TSNIIMASH), Russia

Coauthor

Dr. George Uspensky, Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TSNIIMASH), Russia

Year

2006

Abstract

In article design shapes of developed in an orbit and abutting to ISS designs with use of inflatable tubular skeletons and the external protective grid executed from a synthetic material are considered. In internal volume of such large-sized not tight designs carrying out of experimental working off of some perspective orbital technologies is supposed: stabilization of the space vehicles having any angular rotation; remote transfer of the electric power; automatic service, repair and refuelling of independent devices by fuel and cryogenic components; individual means of transportation of cosmonauts in space; expansions of elements of a solar sail, etc.
    The total weight of a design of the space module is estimated in 6000 kg, the estimation of its cost makes about 1,2 million dollars at specific cost about 200 dollars/kg. Such minimal financial charges favourably distinguish this class of large-sized designs from all other types used at the present stage.
    The received estimations of an opportunity of expansion in an orbit of the bunch ISS and experimental space module of the changeable form at the minimal financial charges on its manufacturing and delivery confirm practical expediency of creation of similar designs in immediate prospects.

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