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Shuttle for the 21st CenturyA range of mission requirement, economic, system concept, and technology issues relating to a 21st-Century launch vehicle replacement for the Space Shuttle are examined. Issues addressed include: future space scenarios and traffic demands; the economics of both development and operations; potential developers, operators, and users; probable vehicle system concepts; and needed technologies. A broad data base of advanced systems studies, primarily over the past 10 years, along with experience drawn from the Space Shuttle provide the basis for this review.
Document ID
19820064483
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Eldred, C. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Space Systems Div., Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1982
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 82-1781
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 82-1781
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Systems Conference: The Space Transportation System: A review of Its Present Capability and Probable Evolution
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: October 18, 1982
End Date: October 20, 1982
Sponsors: AIAA, DGLR, AAS, and BIS,
Accession Number
82A48018
Distribution Limits
Public
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