Space transportation presentation to SSTAC/ARTS Review Committee

Viewgraphs of the programs of the materials and structures division of the integrated technology plan for the civil space program is presented. The Department of Defense and NASA will jointly develop and jointly fund development of a new space launch system to meet civil and national space needs and will actively consider commercial space needs. The goals of the new launch program are to greatly improve national launch capability, reduce operating costs, improve reliability, responsiveness, and mission performance.