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Scientific and technological results from the Consort rocket program.

R J Naumann1

  • 1Consortium for Materials Development in Space, University of Alabama in Huntsville 35899, USA.

Microgravity Science and Technology
|December 1, 1995
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The Consort suborbital rocket program provided valuable microgravity research opportunities. Six flights yielded significant experimental data, much of which is now documented for broader scientific access.

Area of Science:

  • Space Science
  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • The Consort program offered researchers short-duration microgravity access.
  • This facilitated testing of equipment for extended space missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document experiments conducted during the Consort program.
  • To disseminate key findings and lessons learned from microgravity research.
  • To provide a comprehensive bibliography and investigator contact information.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized suborbital rocket flights for microgravity experiments.
  • Collected experimental data across multiple Consort missions.
  • Compiled published results and investigator details.

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Main Results:

  • Six Consort flights generated substantial experimental data.
  • Some data provided novel insights into microgravity effects.
  • A significant portion of the findings has not been previously published.

Conclusions:

  • The Consort program successfully supported industrial space research.
  • Documenting these experiments enhances scientific knowledge sharing.
  • The program's legacy includes valuable data and published research.