The Airframe subproject within NASA's Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT) program has the responsibility to develop airframe technology for both rocket and airbreathing vehicles for access to space. The Airframe sub-project pushes the state-ofthe-art in airframe technology for low-cost, reliable, and safe space transportation. Both low and medium technology readiness level (TRL) activities are being pursued. The key technical areas being addressed include design and integration, hot and integrated structures, cryogenic tanks, and thermal protection systems. Each of the technologies in these areas are discussed in this paper.
Airframe Technology Development for Next Generation Launch Vehicles
2004
16 pages
Report
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English
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Air breathing engines , Airframes , Launch vehicles , Technology utilization , Nasa programs , Low cost , Space transportation , Thermal protection , Polymer matrix composites , Tanks(Containers) , Systems health monitoring , Thermal insulation , Finite element method
Airframe Technology Development for Next Generation Launch Vehicles
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