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Engineering Challenges to the Long-Term Operation of the International Space Station (2000) / Chapter Skim
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... Habitation Module. This study of the engineering challenges posed by longterm operation of the ISS shows that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) should develop a new concept of operations for the long-term operation of the International Space Station that includes the integration of new information technologies into mission control center processes.
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... Recommendation. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and its international partners should develop a plan to incorporate improved control modes for the baseline robotic systems on the International Space Station (i.e., the space station remote manipulator system and the special purpose dexterous manipulator)
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... Recommendation. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration should undertake a thorough analysis of International Space Station reentry operations, including ranges of uncertainty associated with the multiple variables of reentry operations.
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... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration should designate a senior member of the International Space Station (ISS) staff to assemble, review, and approve budgets and implementation plans for post Assembly Complete, to facilitate improvements in ISS systems, and ISS operations, and to maintain a high degree of management visibility for this important activity.
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