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NASA NTRS1988

Data catalog series for space science and applications flight missions. Volume 5A: Descriptions of astronomy, astrophysics, and solar physics spacecraft and investigations. Volume 5B: Descriptions of data sets from astronomy, astrophysics, and solar physics spacecraft and investigations

The main purpose of the data catalog series is to provide descriptive references to data generated by space science flight missions. The data sets described include all of the actual holdings of the Space Science Data Center (NSSDC), all data sets for which direct contact information is available, and some data collections held and serviced by foreign investigators, NASA and other U.S. government agencies. This volume contains narrative descriptions of data sets of astronomy, astrophysics, solar physics spacecraft and investigations. The following spacecraft series are included: Mariner, Pioneer, Pioneer Venus, Venera, Viking, Voyager, and Helios. Separate indexes to the planetary and interplanetary missions are also provided.

Kim, Sang J.↗
NASA NTRS1983

Space station needs, attributes and architectural options study. Volume 1: Executive summary

Planetary explorations, Earth observations, space physics, astronomy-astrophysics, solar physics, life/biological/medical sciences, materials processing in space, communications, and technology development are addressed. Mission requirements, integrated user requirements, and space station user accommodation requirements are discussed. Mission implementation concepts and cost, benefits and programmatic analysis are discussed.

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NASA NTRS1985

Research and technology: Fiscal year 1984 report

Topics covered include extraterrestrial physics, high energy astrophysics, astronomy, solar physics, atmospheres, oceans, terrestrial physics, space technology, sensors, techniques, user space data systems, space communications and navigation, and system and software engineering.

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NASA NTRS1988

Space Science in the Twenty-First Century: Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015

The opportunities for space science in the period from 1995 to 2015 are discussed. A perspective on progress in the six disciplines (the planet Earth; planetary and lunar exploration; solar system space physics; astronomy and astrophysics; fundamental physics and chemistry; and life sciences) of space science are reviewed. The prospectives for major achievements by 1995 from missions already underway or awaiting new starts are included. A set of long range goals for these disciplines are presented for the first two decades of the twenty-first century. Broad themes for future scientific pursuits are presented and some examples of high-priority missions for the turn of the century are highlighted. A few recommendations are cited for each discipline to suggest how these themes might be developed.

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NASA NTRS1994

Catalog of lunar and Mars science payloads

This catalog collects and describes science payloads considered for future robotic and human exploration missions to the Moon and Mars. The science disciplines included are geosciences, meteorology, space physics, astronomy and astrophysics, life sciences, in-situ resource utilization, and robotic science. Science payload data is helpful for mission scientists and engineers developing reference architectures and detailed descriptions of mission organizations. One early step in advanced planning is formulating the science questions for each mission and identifying the instrumentation required to address these questions. The next critical element is to establish and quantify the supporting infrastructure required to deliver, emplace, operate, and maintain the science experiments with human crews or robots. This requires a comprehensive collection of up-to-date science payload information--hence the birth of this catalog. Divided into lunar and Mars sections, the catalog describes the physical characteristics of science instruments in terms of mass, volume, power and data requirements, mode of deployment and operation, maintenance needs, and technological readiness. It includes descriptions of science payloads for specific missions that have been studied in the last two years: the Scout Program, the Artemis Program, the First Lunar Outpost, and the Mars Exploration Program.

Budden, Nancy Ann↗
NASA NTRS1988

Research and technology 1988

This report presents the on-going research activities at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center for the year 1988. The subjects presented are space transportation systems, shuttle cargo vehicle, materials processing in space, environmental data base management, microgravity science, astronomy, astrophysics, solar physics, magnetospheric physics, aeronomy, atomic physics, rocket propulsion, materials and processes, telerobotics, and space systems.

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NASA NTRS1990

Research and technology, 1990

The annual report of the Marshall Space Flight Center for 1990 is presented. Brief summaries of research are presented for work in the fields of transportation systems, space systems, data systems, microgravity science, astronomy, astrophysics, solar physics, magnetospheric physics, atomic physics, aeronomy, Earth science and applications, propulsion technology, materials and processes, structures and dynamics, automated systems, space systems, and avionics.

Potter, P. Y.↗
NASA NTRS1987

SPAN: Astronomy and astrophysics

The Space Physics Analysis Network (SPAN) is a multi-mission, correlative data comparison network which links science research and data analysis computers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The purpose of this document is to provide Astronomy and Astrophysics scientists, currently reachable on SPAN, with basic information and contacts for access to correlative data bases, star catalogs, and other astrophysic facilities accessible over SPAN.

Thomas, Valerie L.↗
NASA NTRS1977

The first Spacelab payload - A joint NASA/ESA venture

Planning for the 1980 qualification flight of Spacelab, which will involve a long module and one pallet, is discussed. The mission will employ two payload specialists, one sponsored by NASA and the other by ESA. Management of the Spacelab mission functions, including definition and execution of the on-board experiments, development of the experimental hardware and training of the payload specialists, is considered; studies proposed in the areas of atmospheric physics, space plasma physics, solar physics, earth observations, astronomy, astrophysics, life sciences and material sciences are reviewed. Analyses of the Spacelab environment and the Spacelab-to-orbiter and Spacelab-to-experiment interactions are also planned.

Kennedy, R.↗
NASA NTRS1981

The development of a high-capacity instrument module heat transport system, appendixes

Data sheets provide temperature requirements for 82 individual instruments that are under development or planned for grouping on a space platform or pallet. The scientific objectives of these instrument packages are related to solar physics, space plasma physics, astronomy, high energy astrophysics, resources observations, environmental observations, materials processing, and life sciences. System specifications are given for a high capacity instrument module heat transport system to be used with future payloads.

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NASA NTRS1988

Lessons learned in ground processing scientific and applications payloads at Kennedy Space Center

The payload ground processing of experiments which flew on the Shuttle is examined, including studies of atmosphere and earth observation, life science, advance technology, materials science, plasma physics, astrophysics and solar physics, astronomy, navigation and communication, and fluid mechanics. The process of designing and development payloads, the integration of instruments, carrier interface verification, and late servicing at the launch pad are discussed. The problems of cost, red tape, contamination, safety, and propriety protection are considered.

Elfrey, Priscilla↗
NASA NTRS2002

NASA's Laboratory Astrophysics Workshop: Opening Remarks

The Astronomy and Physics Division at NASA Headquarters has an active and vibrant program in Laboratory Astrophysics. The objective of the program is to provide the spectroscopic data required by observers to analyze data from NASA space astronomy missions. The program also supports theoretical investigations to provide those spectroscopic parameters that cannot be obtained in the laboratory; simulate space environment to understand formation of certain molecules, dust grains and ices; and production of critically compiled databases of spectroscopic parameters. NASA annually solicits proposals, and utilizes the peer review process to select meritorious investigations for funding. As the mission of NASA evolves, new missions are launched, and old ones are terminated, the Laboratory Astrophysics program needs to evolve accordingly. Consequently, it is advantageous for NASA and the astronomical community to periodically conduct a dialog to assess the status of the program. This Workshop provides a forum for producers and users of laboratory data to get together and understand each others needs and limitations. A multi-wavelength approach enables a cross fertilization of ideas across wavelength bands.

Hasan, Hashima↗
NASA NTRS1974

Scientific uses of the space shuttle

A survey was conducted to determine the possible missions which could be accomplished by the space shuttle. The areas of scientific endeavor which were considered are as follows: (1) atmospheric and space physics, (2) high energy astrophysics, (3) infrared astronomy, (4) optical and ultraviolet astronomy, (5) solar physics, (6) life sciences, and (7) planetary exploration. Specific projects to be conducted in these broader areas are defined. The modes of operation of the space shuttle are analyzed. Instruments and equipment required for conducting the experiments are identified.

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NASA NTRS1976

Shuttle-based observations

Progress in science in relation to the space shuttle is reported. Several studies on the uses of the space shuttle and Spacelab are highlighted. A review of the activities of the Shuttle Spacelab Payloads Project Office are presented. The activities cover such fields as solar physics, astronomy with optical instruments, high energy astrophysics, atmospheric research and magnetospheric physics, and Earth observational studies.

Dubin, M.↗
NASA NTRS1975

Mission operations for Astronomy Spacelab Payloads

An overview is provided of mission operations for Astronomy Spacelab Payloads. Missions considered are related to solar physics, high energy astrophysics, and stellar ultraviolet/optical astronomy. Operational aspects are examined. Mission operations include the flight activities and associated ground support work for implementing the mission. The prelaunch activity will begin about a year before launch with the assignment of a mission operations manager.

Osler, S. J.↗
NASA NTRS1980

Europe gets aboard the Shuttle

A series of experiments directed by NASA for the European Space Agency's Spacelab are planned for early 1983. Spacelab 1 is scheduled to carry equipment for upper atmosphere research and for experiments in plasma and solar physics, medicine, and thermodynamics. Spacelab 2 will provide equipment for research in astronomy, high-energy physics, astrophysics, and solar physics. Spacelab 3 will be equipped to study materials processing in space, biological tests, and cloud physics. Spacelab is modular and reusable, with the planned life equal to 50 missions. The Space Shuttle will carry a Spacelab with scientific equipment of up to 8800 kg into orbits ranging in altitude from 160 to 1100 km and transmitting data at up to 50 Mb/s. The cost of launching a Shuttle/Spacelab mission is estimated at $28 million.

Moye, J. E.↗