The major Shuttle-related testing currently in progress includes: static testing of all major elements, full scale ground vibration testing, main propulsion system testing, software verification and validation, qualification testing of many components and subsystems, and SSME verification testing. This paper reviews the current status of the Shuttle program and gives attention to the transition to operations, near-term traffic plans, user-charge policies, and payload integration. It is concluded that the transition from individual space-research projects to a fully integrated Space Transportation System, providing low-cost routine access to space for many users, involves a complete rethinking of the role NASA and the user will play.


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    Title :

    To the first Shuttle launch


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1979-02-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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