Publication Date:
2006-01-12
Description:
The Life Sciences dedicated Spacelab will enable scientists to test hypotheses in various disciplines. Building upon experience gained in mission simulations, orbital flight test experiments, and the first three Spacelab missions, NASA will be able to progressively develop the engineering and management capabilities necessary for the first Life Sciences Spacelab. Development of experiments for these missions will require implementation of life-support systems not previously flown in space. Plant growth chambers, animal holding facilities, aquatic specimen life-support systems, and centrifuge-mounted specimen holding units are examples of systems currently being designed and fabricated for flight.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
Type:
ESA Spacecraft Thermal and Environ. Control Systems; p 467-472
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