Launch vehicle alternatives for Europe after Ariane 4 are defined based on expected mission and payload requirements for the period after 1990. The alternatives are : (1) a clustered vehicle with Ariane 4 components, (2) the expendable vehicle Ariane 5, (3) an Ariane with reusable second stage, (4) a (new) expendable cryogenic launch vehicle and (5) a fully reusable vehicle. All in the low Earth orbit payload range of 10 to 16 Mg. For geostationary communication satellites (2.5 to 4.5 Mg), a separate analysis of the possible transfer and injection system was made, including a cost and cost effectiveness analysis. The economics and programs analysis with comparison of U.S. and other launch capabilities in the 1990's indicate that only a fully reusable launch vehicle can fulfil all the mission and payload requirements.


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    Titel :

    Future Space Transportation Systems for Europe. Volume 1: Summary Study Report


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1980


    Format / Umfang :

    63 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch