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A Next Generation Space Shuttle ConceptWork done over the past two years for the NASA/Johnson Space Center on possible evolutionary paths of the present Space Shuttle Orbiter and system to meet the goals of enhanced safety, mission suitability economy, and robustness is summarized in this paper. Three vehicle concepts are described: an advanced technology one-and-one-half stage vehicle, a near-term evolved Space Shuttle system closely related to today's Orbiter in concept and appearance, and an Orbiter-Glider which might be appropriate for use with emerging large space launch vehicles.
Document ID
19890037707
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
10.2514/6.1989-89
Authors
Hubert P Davis (Davis Aerospace Co., Inc. Canyon Lake, TX, United States)
Charles Teixeira (Johnson Space Center Houston, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Report/Patent Number
Report Number: AIAA PAPER 89-0089
AIAA PAPER 89-0089
Meeting Information
Meeting: 27 Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Reno, NV
Country: US
Start Date: January 9, 1989
End Date: January 12, 1989
Sponsors: American Institute Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
89A25078
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-17982
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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