Tethered space recovery vehicle deployment/re-entry demonstrationThe feasibility of utilizing existing Space Re-entry Vehicle (SRV) hardware for a Shuttle Orbiter-based tethered SRV deployment and re-entry demonstration using the Small Expendable Deployer System has been investigated. Options for mounting the SRV in the Orbiter, modifications and additions required to the existing SRV hardware have been defined. Flight demonstration scenarios from the Orbiter have been investigated, and re-entry motion and targeting uncertainties have been determined.
Document ID
19890056023
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Florence, D. (General Electric Co. Philadelphia, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intl. Conference on Space Tethers for Science in the Space Station Era