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United States space transportation surveyDifferent developmental paths for the U.S. space transportation fleet are discussed. Development of a purely cargo, unmanned space shuttle, using many components of the present manned space shuttle system, is presented. Future manned spacecraft solutions are discussed. Launch vehicle programs for unmanned missions are described. The Titan solid rocket motor upgrade is identified as the biggest improvement in this area. A return to a better balance between manned and unmanned launch systems for space transportation is predicted. The Titan, Delta, Scout, and Pegasus families of rockets are described. The need to upgrade this fleet in meeting the space challenges of the future is stressed.
Document ID
19900007471
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Branscome, Darrel R.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, Progress in Space Transportation
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Accession Number
90N16787
Distribution Limits
Public
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