The application of cost optimization to vehicle design is discussed relative to establishing ground rules for a minimum cost heavy cargo launch vehicle to transport the Satellite Power System to geosynchronous orbit. Criteria defined include: fully reusable; unmanned; technical simplicity; and operations simplicity. Graphs are presented depicting (1) the launch vehicle concept schematic, (2) the cost comparison, (3) the launch vehicle sizing, and (4) the specific transportation cost.
Minimum cost criteria for SPS transportation to GEO
1980-07-01
Conference paper
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English
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