The Scout Launch Vehicle programThe Scout Launch Vehicle Program to utilize solid propellant rockets by the DOD and to provide a reliable, low cost vehicle for scientific and applications aircraft is discussed. The program's history is reviewed and a vehicle description is given. The Vandenberg Air Force Base and the San Marco launch sites are described, and capabilities such as payload weight, orbital inclinations, payload volume and mission integration time spans are discussed. Current and future plans for improvement, including larger heat shields and individual rocket motors are also reviewed.
Document ID
19820029010
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Foster, L. R., Jr. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Urash, R. G. (Vought Corp. Dallas, TX, United States)