This viewgraph presentation provides information on the many considerations involved in the development of next generation launch vehicles. The pros and cons of single stage and two stage vehicles are presented, as are the pros and cons of jet engines (normal, ramjet, and scramjet) and rocket engines. There is a possibility of utilizing a Rocket-based Combined Cycle Engine (RBCC) which functions as both a jet and rocket engine at different points of ascent. Direct impulse launch systems, tether systems, laser-launch systems, launch assist systems, and a geosynchronous skyhook are also discussed.


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    Title :

    Access to Space: Beyond the Next Generation


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    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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