This paper documents the transformation of NASA's Space Launch Initiative (SLI) Second Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Program under the revised Integrated Space Transportation Plan, announced November 2002. Outlining the technology development approach followed by the original SLI, this paper gives insight into the current risk-reduction strategy that will enable confident development of the Nation's first orbital space plane (OSP). The OSP will perform an astronaut and contingency cargo transportation function, with an early crew rescue capability, thus enabling increased crew size and enhanced science operations aboard the International Space Station. The OSP design chosen for full-scale development will take advantage of the latest innovations American industry has to offer.
NASA's Orbital Space Plane Risk-Reduction Strategy
2003
14 pages
Report
No indication
English
Unmanned Spacecraft , Manned Spacecraft , Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Launch vehicles , Aerospace planes , Risk reduction , Cargo transportation , Crew rescue capability , Space transportation systems , Flight demonstrators , Autonomous perations , Thermal protection , Systems acquisition approach , Orbital space planes , National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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