Space 2002 and Robotics 2002: Proceedings of Space 2002: The Eighth International Conference on Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Business in Space and Proceedings of Robo Book

	Nanotechnology: An Overview for Space Applications	1
	Kinetically Supported Bridge Vehicle Lift to GEO	8
	Power Systems Study for Two Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket Applications	22
	Dynamic Response of a Flexible Structure with Internal Actuating System to Enhance Performance	30
	Edge Effect in Pressurized Membranes	40
	Mars Kites for Human Habitation	47
	Failure Times in Space: A Statistician's Perspective	58
	Gecko-Tech in Planetary Exploration and Base Operations	64
	Shape Memory Actuation of Thin Facesheets	71
	The Space Elevator: Concept Overview	77
	The NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Space Elevator Program	84
	A High Payload Capacity Tether System	91
	The Virtual Beanstalk Project for a Near Space Elevator	96
	The Economics of a Space Elevator	101
	Scenario Description of the Construction of a Lunar South Pole Infrared Telescope (LSPIRT)	108
	Lunar "West Pole" Prime Meridian	115
	The Moon: Optimum Location for the First Industrial/Scientific Base in Space	122
	Malapert Mountain Revisited	129
	Moon Lighting: Illumination for Lunar Base Construction and Operations	136
	Concrete for Lunar and Mars Soils In Situ Resource Utilization	143
	In Situ Resource Utilization: Excavation to Support Other Operations	148
	Lavatube Entrance Amelioration on the Moon and Mars	155
	Planning a Lunar Mine to Recover Hydrous Ore Deposits	162
	Requirements and Opportunities for the Successful Development of Lunar and Martian Agricultural Systems	170
	Review of Martian Dust: Composition, Transport, Deposition, Adhesion, and Removal	176
	Mars Global Surveyor Soil Mechanics Data Analysis	190
	Analytical Modeling of a Single- and Multi-Stage Rapid Ground Penetrator in Normal and in Oblique Impact	199
	The Impact of Incidental Contact with Regolith in Martian and Lunar Environments	210
	A Future Science and Engineering Need for Solar System Exploration: Sample Return Missions	217
	Martian Dust Devil Exploration Simulator	225
	Ten Megawatt "Proof of Concept" Solar Power Satellite	238
	The SpAce Solar PoweR sateLLite corporation Act (SASPaRiLLA)	244
	Wireless Power Transmission Antennas Peculiarities for the Space Power Systems	262
	Urban Search and Rescue: A Challenge for Autonomous Robots with Application to Planetary Exploration	269
	IMPACT: An Integrated Approach for Monitoring the Threat of Earth Orbit Crossing Celestial Bodies	275
	Asteroid/Comet Emergency Prevention/Preparedness - Progress Report for 2002	286
	A Multi-Mission Strategy for Near-Earth Object (NEO) Deflection/Destruction	289
	Amateur Near-Space Exploration: The Do-It-Yourself Space Program	294
	Radio Flier-1: An Individual Experiment in the Stratosphere via Weather Baloon	301
	Low-Cost Balloon Adventures in Argentina	308
	Geo-Referenced Altitude Hold for Latex Balloons	324
	High Altitude Ballooning Used to Simulate Mars Planetary Entry	332
	Improvement of Positioning Accuracy in Multi-Pod Parallel Structures	341
	Probabilistic Methods for Aerospace System Conceptual Design	349
	Load and Deflection Characteristics of Water De-ionizing Medium for Space Applications	356
	Intermetallic Materials for Micro Satellite Orbital Insertion	365
	Infrared Tracker Robot for Search and Rescue Operations	374
	Biclops: An Active Vision System	381
	Uncalibrated Vision-Based Mobile Robot Control	388
	Simulation-Based Grasp Planning Using Neuro-Fuzzy Techniques	396
	Stabilization of Biped Locomotion Utilizing Compensation in Double-Supporting Phase	409
	Design and Implementation of Cooperative Mobile Robots	416
	Development of the System of Robotic Complexes for Technical Centers of Russian Ministry of Atomic Industry	421
	High-Speed Traversal of Rough Terrain Using a Rocker-Bogie Mobility System	428
	Mars Robots: Automation and Robotics for Human Mars Exploration	435
	Development of the Project of Autonomous Mars Rover Within the Framework of International INTAS-CNES Program	442
	A Method of Experimenting with Images of Celestial Objects Taken with the Robotic Microobservatory (Harvard University) Telescopes	449
	Over-Pressure and Under-Pressure Zones of Robot Wheel Contact	461
	ORBCOMM: A Business Case Analysis	468
	FocusZenith: The New Concept in Space Business	475
	A Proposed Public-Private Partnership for the Funding of Robotic In-Orbit Servicers	482
	Spaceports as Multi-Use Industrial Facilities - A Marketing Approach to Spaceport Development	489
	"As Long as We're Here ...": Secondary Profit Generators for Moon and Mars Bases	495
	Space Technology Management: An Integrated Approach	502
	A Market Based Approach to Commercializing the International Space Station Through the Creation of an International Space Station (ISS) Development Corporation	511
	The Design of Organizational Form for the Early Stages of a Space Station Program: A Multi-Theoretic Perspective	516
	Large-Scale Construction for a Space-Based Economy	531
	Space Governance	538
	Private Property in Space Resources	557
	The Outer Space Public Library Project	565
	Space and the Extraterrestrial Environment	571
	The Ideal Law of Government	580
	Subject Index	587
	Author Index	589