The development of an expendable second stage for use with a reusable spacs discussed. The configuration of a low-cost, reusable multipurpose space transportation system for the 1980 time period is presented. A system capable of economically placing payloads in earth orbit which are larger and heavier than can be carried in the shuttle orbiter cargo bay is defined. The ESS/reusable shuttle system is complementary to the space shuttle system and provides mission flexibility to permit economical expansion of the overall space program. (Author)
Expendable Second Stage Reusable Space Shuttle Booster. Volume 1 Executive Summary
1971
69 pages
Report
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English