Title :
Design of a spacecraft integration and test facility at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Author :
Liggett, William ; Handiboe, Jon ; Theus, Eugene ; Hartka, Ted ; Navid, Hadi
Author_Institution :
Johns Hopkins Univ. Appl. Phys. Lab., Laurel, MD, USA
Abstract :
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) is dedicated to solving critical challenges as set forth by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense. JHU/APL participates fully in the nation´s formulation of space science and exploration priorities, providing the needed science, engineering, and technology, including the production and operation of unique spacecraft, instruments, and subsystems.
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; space vehicles; Applied Physics Laboratory; JHU/APL; Johns Hopkins University; space exploration; space science; spacecraft integration; spacecraft test facility; Aerospace electronics; Buildings; Instruments; NASA; Space missions; Space vehicles; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-5582-4
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2014.6836273