This report presents the results of systems analyses and conceptual design of space transfer vehicles (STV). The missions examined included piloted and unpiloted lunar outpost support and spacecraft servicing, and unpiloted payload delivery to various earth and solar orbits. The study goal was to examine the mission requirements and provide a decision data base for future programmatic development plans. The final lunar transfer vehicles provided a wide range of capabilities and interface requirements while maintaining a constant payload mission model. Launch vehicle and space station sensitivity was examined, with the final vehicles as point design covering the range of possible options. Development programs were defined and technology readiness levels for different options were determined. Volume 1 presents the executive summary, volume 2 provides the study results, and volume 3 the cost and WBS data.
Space Transfer Vehicle Concepts and Requirements Study. Volume 2, Book 3: STV System Interfaces
1991
18 pages
Report
No indication
English
Manned Spacecraft , Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Unmanned Spacecraft , Launch vehicles , Lunar spacecraft , Orbit transfer vehicles , Space station freedom , Space transportation system , Spacecraft design , Design analysis , Manned space flight , Mission planning , Space logistics , Systems analysis , Earth orbits , Payloads , Solar orbits , Upper stage rocket engines