Technology requirements for an integrated space transportation system capability which will allow the nation to use space efficiently, reliably, and routinely in the years between 1985 and 2000 with a significant return on invested resources will build on the currently defined space transportation system using shuttle, the IUS, and the advanced upper stage such as the solar electric propulsion system. Contributing technologies should include those which support (1) total reusability with minimal refurbishment; (2) responsiveness to high launch rate requirements when operation and energy are the predominant recurring costs; and (3) maximum flexibility in operation between earth and LEO and between LEO and GEO. Initiatives undertaken to advance the heavy lift to launch vehicles, single stage to orbit vehicles, and orbit transfer vehicles are listed.
Oast Space Theme Workshop. Volume 2: Theme Summary. 6: Advanced Transportation Systems. A: Theme Statement. B. 26 April 1976 Presentation. C. Theme Summary. D. Initiative Actions
1976
44 pages
Report
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English
Astronautics , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Mission planning , Project planning , Space missions , Space transportation system , Nasa programs , Technology assessment , Aerothermodynamics , Heavy lift launch vehicles , Orbit transfer vehicles , Reusable launch vehicles , Single stage to orbit vehicles , Meetings