PART II : PROSPECTS FOR A POWERSAT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMME 1. Introduction : Pragmatic Rationale for a Demonstrator 2. Minimising Cost & Schedule 3. Overview of Launch Opportunities 3.1 Ariane 4/ASAP 3.2 Columbus Precursor Missions 3.2.1 Eureca Mission Opportunities 3.2.2 Spacelab E-l 3.3 Space Shuttle Launch of Small Payloads 3.3.1 Get-Away Special Canister (GAS Can) 3.3.2 GAS Complex Autonomous Payloads 3.3.3 Hitchhikers G&M 3.4 Other Possible Launch Opportunities 3.4.1 Astro-SPAS 3.4.2 SPARTAN 3.4.3 CIS Launch Opportunities 3.4.4 Small Launch Vehicles 3.4.5 MASER & MAXUS Sounding Rockets 3.5 Space Access Discussion 4. Derivation of Powersat Demonstrator Requirements 4.1 Technical Issues: Lasers or Microwaves 4.2 Operational Considerations 4.3 Technology Test-Bed 4.4 Space-to-Ground Demonstrations 4.5 Guideline Requirements 4.5.1 Initial Demonstrator 4.5.2 Advanced Demonstrator 5. Reference Options for a European Powersat Demonstrator Programme 5.1 The ASAP Reference Concept 5.1.1 Concept Evolution
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