The Soviet MIR Space Station.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this paper was to determine if the Soviet MIR space station represents a significant advance when compared to the Soviets preceding Salyut 7 space station. A description and comparison of the physical features of Salyut 7 and MIR are presented. A discussion and analysis of the scientific, commercial, military and political uses or missions of the Salyut 7 and MIR space stations are included. The MIR space station is determined to be a significant advance relative to the Salyut 7 space station.

Author(s):
Snook, Thomas E.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.,
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-88-2445
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SPACE STATIONS, USSR, FACILITIES, MISSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
Mir spacecraft, Salyut 7 spacecraft
Report Date:
1988 Apr 01