Progress on the National Launch System demonstrates national commitmentThe paper discusses the process and measures involved in the design and development efforts now underway to achieve the construction of a new NASA/DOD heavy-lift launch system, the National Launch System. Special attention is given to the extensive technology development program initiated with the purpose of achieving robustness, operability, and low cost per flight for the NLS. The design features of the NLS and the constraints utilized are discussed.
Document ID
19920074606
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gabris, Edward A. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Harris, Ronald J. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Rast, Stephen A. (SRS Technologies Arlington, VA, United States)