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Technology requirements for advanced earth orbital transportation systems. Volume 2: Summary reportThe results of efforts to identify the technology requirements for advanced earth orbital transportation systems are reported. Topics discussed include: (1) design and definition of performance potential of vehicle systems, (2) advanced technology assessment, and (3) extended performance. It is concluded that the horizontal take-off concept is the most feasible system considered.
Document ID
19780022223
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Hepler, A. K.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Bangsund, E. L.
(Boeing Aerospace Co. Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1978
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Report/Patent Number
D180-19168-4-VOL-2
NASA-CR-2879
Report Number: D180-19168-4-VOL-2
Report Number: NASA-CR-2879
Accession Number
78N30166
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-13944
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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