Three different space shuttle systems have been defined and analyzed. The first is a stage-and-one-half system optimized to meet program requirements. The second is a two-stage, fully reusable system also designed to meet program requirements. The third is a convertible system which operates initially as a stage-and-one-half system and is subsequently converted to a two-stage, fully reusable system by reconfiguration of the orbiter vehicle and development of a booster vehicle. The design and performance of this third system must necessarily be compromised somewhat to facilitate the conversion. For each system, the applicable requirements, ground rules, and assumptions are defined. The characteristics of each system are listed and a detailed description and analysis of the system are presented. Finally, a cost analysis for the system is given. (Author)


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    Title :

    Study of Alternate Space Shuttle Concepts. Volume 2. Part 1: Concept Analysis and Definition


    Publication date :

    1971


    Size :

    671 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English