Expendable launch vehicle transportation for the Space StationELVs are presently evaluated as major components of the NASA Space Station's logistics transportation system, augmenting the cargo capacity of the Space Shuttle in support of Station productivity and operational flexibility. The ELVs in question are the Delta II, Atlas II, Titan III, Titan IV, Shuttle-C (unmanned cargo development), European Ariane 5, and Japanese H-II, as well as smaller launch vehicles and OTVs. Early definition of ELV program impacts will preclude the potentially excessive costs of future Space Station modifications.
Document ID
19890030349
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Corban, Robert R. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)