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- The International Space Station (ISS) aims to create a top-tier microgravity research environment, which necessitates careful design considerations.
- Designers must address various factors like gravity gradients, drag, and disturbances to maintain stable conditions for extended periods.
- The text will cover the ISS's microgravity needs, strategies for achieving them, and the program's implementation to meet these requirements.
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The International Space Station will provide a "World Class" environment for microgravity research. Ensuring this environment requires care in all aspects of its design. These aspects include consideration of the acceleration at near-orbit-tune-periods, such as gravity gradients and station drag, as well as controlling station structural dynamic modes, mechanical disturbances, and crew disturbances. Station designers must also ensure that the required acceleration environment is provided for long duration. The microgravity requirements placed on ISS will be reviewed, along with major considerations for achieving such an environment. Further, a description of the Space Station program strategy and implementation for meeting those requirements will be discussed.
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