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Low cost payload studiesLow cost payload studies aimed at the reduction of Space Shuttle cost, with the emphasis on mission support subsystem equipment, are reviewed. Spacecraft design, manufacturing and operational approaches are specified and quantified to demonstrate the feasibility of reductions of cost from present-day estimates. Space Shuttle design capabilities for retrieval, repair, and reuse of future payloads are indicated as cost reduction possibilities. It is also pointed out that an increased volume and weight carrying capability of the Space Shuttle can alter the design approach to future payloads to reduce cost. Details are given on some specific subsystem component design alterations integrated in an overall low-cost payload design. Refurbishment is discussed as the final area of interest for low cost payload design. Total program savings of up to 50% are found to be possible in the studies.
Document ID
19740031366
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Moore, W. F.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
General
Meeting Information
Meeting: Symposium on Space Shuttle Payloads
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: December 27, 1972
End Date: December 8, 1972
Accession Number
74A14116
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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