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Economics in ground operations of the Space ShuttleThe physical configuration, task versatility, and typical mission profile of the Space Shuttle are illustrated and described, and a comparison of shuttle and expendable rocket costs is discussed, with special emphasis upon savings to be achieved in ground operations. A review of economies achieved by engineering design improvements covers the automated checkout by onboard shuttle systems, the automated launch processing system, the new maintenance concept, and the analogy of Space Shuttle and airline repetitive operations. The Space Shuttle is shown to represent a new level in space flight technology, particularly, the sophistication of the systems and procedures devised for its support and ground operations.
Document ID
19740030059
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gray, R. H.
(NASA Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Projects Office, Cape Kennedy, Fla., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1973
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronautical Congress
Location: Baku
Country: Azerbaidzhan SSR
Start Date: October 7, 1973
End Date: October 13, 1973
Sponsors: International Astronautical Federation
Accession Number
74A12809
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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