A view toward future launch vehicles - A civil perspectiveProspective NASA launch vehicle development efforts, which in addition to follow-on developments of the Space Shuttle encompass the Shuttle-C cargo version, various possible Advanced Launch System (ALS) configurations, and various Heavy Lift Launch System (HLLS) design options. Fully and partially reusable manned vehicle alternatives are also under consideration. In addition to improving on the current Space Shuttle's reliability and flexibility, ALS and HLLV development efforts are expected to concentrate on the reduction of operating costs for the given payload-launch capability.
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19900026331
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Darwin, Charles R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Austin, Gene (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Varnado, Lee (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Eudy, Glenn (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)