A Study Of Telescope Maintenance And Updating In Orbit

W. Gratz; W. Wetherell; N. Molesko; J. Lowrance

doi:10.1117/12.946842

24 March 1970 A Study Of Telescope Maintenance And Updating In Orbit

W. Gratz, W. Wetherell, N. Molesko, J. Lowrance

Proceedings Volume 0019, Space Optics I; (1970) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946842
Event: Space Optics, 1969, Santa Barbara, United States

Abstract

The successful deployment and operation of large aperture, diffraction limited orbital telescopes is a major goal of the space program. Such telescopes will combine significant light gathering power with angular resolutions and spectral coverage completely unachievable by earth-bound telescopes. To justify theircosts, such telescopes must combine multimode operational capabilities of great versatility with very high component reliability, to give extended operational lifetimes. For telescopes in the 1-meter-aperture range, operational lifetimes of 4 to 5 years are essential. For telescopes of substantially larger aperture, operational lifetimes measured in decades are desired.

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W. Gratz, W. Wetherell, N. Molesko, and J. Lowrance "A Study Of Telescope Maintenance And Updating In Orbit", Proc. SPIE 0019, Space Optics I, (24 March 1970); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946842

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