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A Shuttle Derived Vehicle launch systemThis paper describes a Shuttle Derived Vehicle (SDV) launch system presently being studied for the NASA by Martin Marietta Aerospace which capitalizes on existing Shuttle hardware elements to provide increased accommodations for payload weight, payload volume, or both. The SDV configuration utilizes the existing solid rocket boosters, external tank and the Space Shuttle main engines but replaces the manned orbiter with an unmanned, remotely controlled cargo carrier. This cargo carrier substitution more than doubles the performance capability of the orbiter system and is realistically achievable for minimal cost. The advantages of the SDV are presented in terms of performance and economics. Based on these considerations, it is concluded that an unmanned SDV offers a most attractive complement to the present Space Transportation System.
Document ID
19830056735
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tewell, J. R.
(Martin Marietta Aerospace New Orleans, LA, United States)
Buell, D. N.
(Martin Marietta Aerospace New Orleans, LA, United States)
Ewing, E. S.
(Martin Marietta Aerospace, Michoud Div., New Orleans LA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1982
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 821342
Accession Number
83A37953
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-34183
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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