Captive-active tests consisted of three mated carrier aircraft/Orbiter flights with an active manned Orbiter. The objectives of this series of flights were to (1) verify the separation profile, (2) verify the integrated structure, aerodynamics, and flight control system, (3) verify Orbiter integrated system operations, and (4) refine and finalize carrier aircraft, Orbiter crew, and ground procedures in preparation for free flight tests. A summary description of the flights is presented with assessments of flight test requirements, and of the performance operations, and of significant flight anomalies is included.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Orbiter Approach and Landing Test Evaluation Report. Captive-Active Flight Test Summary


    Publication date :

    1977-09-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English