Commercial space infrastructure - Giving industry a liftPrivate sector initiatives directed toward establishing a commercial space sector in the fields of commercial space transportation, payload processing, upper stages, launch facilities, and other facilities and equipment are presented. Consideration is given to a payload processing facility that is capable of providing all prelaunch services required by communications satellites targeted for launch on U.S. launch systems. Attention is given to NASA's efforts to promote commercial infrastructure development for the creation of new products and services, leading to new markets and businesses.
Document ID
19920055538
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stone, Barbara A. (NASA Office of Commercial Programs Washington, DC, United States)
Wood, Peter W. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)