The crew capsule of the MOTV was studied with emphasis on crew accommodations, crew capsule functional requirements, subsystem interface definition between crew module and propulsion module, and man rating requirements. Competing mission modes were studied covering a wide range of propulsion concepts. These included one stage, one and one half stage, and two stage concepts using either the standard STS or an augmented STS. Several deorbit concepts were considered, including all propulsive modes, direct re-entry, and aeromaneuvering skip in skip out in the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. A five year plan covering costs, schedules, and critical technology issues is discussed.


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    Title :

    Manned Geosynchronous Mission Requirements and Systems Analysis Study. Volume 1: Executive Summary


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    42 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English