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A high energy stage for the National Space Transporation SystemThe Shuttle/Centaur is an expendable hydrogen/oxygen cryogenic upper stage for use with the National Space Transportation System. It is a modification of the existing Atlas/Centaur which was used by NASA since 1966 to launch interplanetary and Earth orbital payloads for numerous organizations. Two configurations of the Shuttle/Centaur are being developed. Vehicle capability includes placing approximately 4500 kg (10,000 lb) in geostationary orbit, and initial applications will be for the interplanetary Galileo and Ulysses Missions in 1986. The Shuttle/Centaur development program is discussed, the configurations and performance are described, and the unique integration and operations requirements related to the Shuttle are indicated. Design changes to the current Atlas/Centaur required for Shuttle operation are described here, and include those related to Orbiter cargo bay dimensions, environment, and safety considerations.
Document ID
19840024341
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stofan, A. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
E-2292
NASA-TM-83795
IAF-84-15
NAS 1.15:83795
Report Number: E-2292
Report Number: NASA-TM-83795
Report Number: IAF-84-15
Report Number: NAS 1.15:83795
Meeting Information
Meeting: Congr. of the Intern. Astronautical Federation
Location: Lausanne
Country: Switzerland
Start Date: October 7, 1984
End Date: October 13, 1984
Accession Number
84N32411
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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