Publication Date:
2004-12-03
Description:
The results of photographic and video surveys conducted on the Mir space station are reported. The observations were performed in order to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the effects of the external deposition and contamination, surface degradation, dynamic events, and micrometeoroid and orbital debris impacts. The lessons learned from Mir imagery observations can be applied to the International Space Station program. The photographic and video data confirm the general good condition of the external surfaces of Mir.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance
Type:
; 309-320
Format:
text
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