An overview of the space activities, the demands for space transportation, the future space transportation systems, and the scenario of future space transportation system in Japan expected in the 21st century are outlined. The following topics are covered: the architecture of space activities in which Japan will actively participate showing the summary of the report of the Committee on the Long-term Policy for the Space Development in Japan; the earth and low earth orbit; low earth orbit and geostationary orbit; the moon base and planets; partially or fully reusable manned or unmanned winged vehicles; expendable or reusable orbit transfer vehicles; and expendable or reusable cost-effective cargo launching vehicles; and the HOPE (H-2 Orbiting Plane).


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    Title :

    Space Transportation Systems and Space Activities in the 21ST Century


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    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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