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X-37 Flight Demonstrator Project: Capabilities for Future Space Transportation System DevelopmentThe X-37 Approach and Landing Vehicle (ALTV) is an automated (unmanned) spacecraft designed to reduce technical risk in the descent and landing phases of flight. ALTV mission requirements and Orbital Vehicle (OV) technology research and development (R&D) goals are formulated to validate and mature high-payoff ground and flight technologies such as Thermal Protection Systems (TPS). It has been more than three decades since the Space Shuttle was designed and built. Real-world hardware experience gained through the multitude of X-37 Project activities has expanded both Government and industry knowledge of the challenges involved in developing new generations of spacecraft that can fulfill the Vision for Space Exploration.
Document ID
20040191708
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Daniel L Dumbacher
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
IAC-04-V-6.05
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Astronautical Federation
Location: Vancouver
Country: CA
Start Date: October 7, 2004
Sponsors: International Astronautical Federation
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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