Review of studies carried out covering possible improvements of launcher (ELDO-A) with regard to inertial guidance, apogee system, etc, and feasibility of powerful launcher, which would give approximately 250 tons at lift-off; studies of ELDO-B program and critical aspects examined, namely determination of upper limit of mass to be carried by Blue Streak, accepting possible reinforcement of vehicle structure; general design of upper stages and examination of cryogenic problems, and preliminary project studies of liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen six-ton thrust motor; technical constraints, and technical options already made. (11170)


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    Title :

    Some critical aspects of ELDO-B vehicles


    Additional title:

    Spaceflight


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Spaceflight ; 10 , n 2


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :