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Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Development and Test Program (Paperback)
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Reusable Launch Vehicle - Technology Development and Test Program (Paperback)
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The key to opening the use of space to private enterprise and to
broader public uses lies in reducing the cost of the transportation
to space. More routine, affordable access to space will entail
aircraft-like quick turnaround and reliable operations. Currently,
the space Shuttle is the only reusable launch vehicle, and even
parts of it are expendable while other parts require frequent and
extensive refurbishment. NASA's highest priority new activity, the
Reusable Launch Vehicle program, is directed toward developing
technologies to enable a new generation of space launchers, perhaps
but not necessarily with single stage to orbit capability. This
book assesses whether the technology development, test and analysis
programs in propulsion and materials-related technologies are
properly constituted to provide the information required to support
a December 1996 decision to build the X-33, a technology
demonstrator vehicle; and suggest, as appropriate, necessary
changes in these programs to ensure that they will support vehicle
feasibility goals. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION 2 PRIMARY VEHICLE STRUCTURE 3 REUSABLE CRYOGENIC
TANK SYSTEM 4 THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM 5 PROPULSION 6 CONCLUSIONS
AND OBSERVATIONS A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS B BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF
COMMITTEE MEMBERS C LIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS
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