A programmatic need for research and development to support parachute-based landing systems has not existed since the end of the Apollo missions in the mid-1970s. Now, a number of planned space programs require advanced landing capabilities for which the experience and technology base does not currently exist. New requirements for landing on land with controllable, gliding decelerators and for more effective impact attenuation devices justify a renewal of the landing technology development effort that existed during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. A study was performed to evaluate the current and projected national capability in landing systems and to identify critical deficiencies in the technology base required to support the Assured Crew Return Vehicle and the Two-Way Manned Transportation System. A technology development program covering eight landing system performance issues is recommended.


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    Title :

    Critical Soft Landing Technology Issues for Future US Space Missions


    Contributors:
    J. M. Macha (author) / D. W. Johnson (author) / D. D. Mcbride (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    26 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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