The feasibility of a single OOS configuration capable of performing the combined DOD/NASA mission requirements has been assessed. Two vehicle configurations have been identified, either of which can accomplish the mission spectrum when operated in a combination of single-stage reusable/expendable and tandem reusable (two stages) modes. Supporting mission/operational requirements, evolutionary vehicle conceptual designs, and resultant performance have been developed to support this conclusion. A representative development program, costing data, and technology for these veicles have bee specified. A major problem area, that of utilizing the space-based operational mode, has been identified and recommended for follow-on study. (Author)


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    Title :

    Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle Task Summary


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1970


    Size :

    43 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English