Reference no: EM132457611
Discussion 1: There are numerous examples of unmanned spacecraft, designed to meet specific applications and missions, ranging from testing and evaluation of system performance to exploration. For this activity, investigate three examples of unmanned spacecraft designs from the following periods (one from each):
1950s-1970s
1980s-1990s
2000-present
Research, identify, and analyze the following:
1. Important Tip: Key Proposal Points
2. Purpose of the design, including driving factors that led to development
3.Design, including: a) functional capabilities, b) architecture, and c) unique components and elements
4.Differences with contemporary manned spacecraft capability and designs of the time, including benefits, limitations, and rationale justifying use