STS II - Beyond ShuttleAdvanced launch vehicle systems, which could replace the Space Shuttle to meet the expanded space transportation demands of commercial, governmental, and military space users in the post 2000 time frame, are examined. Vehicle scenarios, mission requirements, vehicle concepts, economics, and technology requirements are assessed. Vehicle requirements are to achieve significant reductions in operations and life-cycle costs while increasing the overall launch capacity. Vehicle designs emphasize conventional rocket-powered configurations derived from Space Shuttle concepts and based on evolutionary technologies. Technologies focus on high performance, cost-effective design and manufacturing and on high operational productivity.
Document ID
19840051231
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Eldred, C. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Space Systems Div., Hampton, VA, United States)