Review of effort directed toward critical technical questions of performance and design of maneuverable spacecraft or lifting re-entry vehicles; some of characteristics associated with high L/D vehicles and requirements are considered; one promising approach is "Tip Tank Concept" or stage and one-half system; approach of integral launch/ re-entry vehicles employs low cost light weight throwaway propellant tanks attached to sides of spacecraft with main engines integrated with and returned with spacecraft; implications of technology improvements.
Technological prospects for high performance spacecraft
SAE -- Space Technology Conference
Proceedings of the SAE -- Space Technology Conference ; 1968 Recovery
SAE -- Space Technology Conference ; p 156-166
1968
11 pages
Conference paper
English
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Prospects of the Spacecraft Electronics Interaction
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