Economic and programmatic considerations for advanced transportation propulsion technologyRequirements for space transportation will increase after the Space Shuttle becomes operational. Shuttle derivatives and new earth-to-orbit vehicles are compared economically. The addition of both one and two new vehicle types are considered. Programmatic considerations are included in deriving a scenario which appears reasonable and includes the Space Shuttle, a heavy-lift cargo derivative of the Shuttle, a unique dual-fuel orbit transfer vehicle, and a small new earth-to-orbit vehicle in the foreseeable future. Large new orbital transfer and earth-to-orbit vehicles would be added when needed.
Document ID
19790054977
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Martin, J. A. (NASA Langley Research Center Space Systems Div., Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-1222
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, SAE, and ASME, Joint Propulsion Conference