The space shuttle rescue capability is analyzed as a part of the advanced mission safety study. The subjects discussed are: (1) mission evaluation, (2) shuttle configurations and performance, (3) performance of shuttle-launched tug system, (4) multiple pass grazing reentry from lunar orbit, (5) ground launched ascent and rendezvous time, (6) cost estimates, and (7) parallel-burn space shuttle configuration.


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    Title :

    Advanced missions safety. Volume 3: Appendices. Part 1: Space shuttle rescue capability


    Publication date :

    1972-10-15


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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