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Minimum cost criteria for SPS transportation to GEOThe application of cost optimization to vehicle design is discussed relative to establishing ground rules for a minimum cost heavy cargo launch vehicle to transport the Satellite Power System to geosynchronous orbit. Criteria defined include: fully reusable; unmanned; technical simplicity; and operations simplicity. Graphs are presented depicting (1) the launch vehicle concept schematic, (2) the cost comparison, (3) the launch vehicle sizing, and (4) the specific transportation cost.
Document ID
19820014831
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Koelle, D. E. (Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm G.m.b.H. Ottobrunn, Germany)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Final Proc. of the Solar Power Satellite Program Rev.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
82N22705
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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