A series of conceptual designs for a manned, Earth to Low Earth Orbit transportation system was developed. Non-winged, low L/D vehicle shapes are discussed. System and subsystem trades emphasized safety, operability, and affordability using near-term technology. The resultant conceptual design includes lessons learned from commercial aviation that result in a safe, routine, operationally efficient system. The primary mission for this Personnel Launch System (PLS) would be crew rotation to the SSF; other missions, including satellite servicing, orbital sortie, and space rescue were also explored.
Conceptual Designs Study for a Personnel Launch System (PLS)
1990
581 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Launch vehicles , Manned space flight , Space transportation , Spacecraft configurations , Design analysis , Earth orbits , Safety , Structural design , Airline operations , Mission planning , Orbital servicing , Rescue operations , Space exploration , Space stations , Spacecraft maintenance , Spacecrews
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