The term reentry vehicle is used in the broad sense. The vehicles addressed include not only those that return from orbit to the Earth's surface, but also aeroassisted orbit transfer vehicles that use aerodynamic forces generated during atmospheric passes to achieve orbital changes with a smaller expenditure of energy than is required for an all-propulsion vehicle. Advanced reusable launch vehicles with special emphasis on system concepts and the influence of advanced technology on entry vehicle configuration are considered. Three categories of orbital transfer vehicles discussed: synergetic plane-change vehicles, planetary aerocapture vehicles, and LEO to GEO orbital transfer vehicles. While the orbital transfer and planetary vehicles are quite different from conventional winged Earth entry vehicles, synergetic plane change and high cross-range Earth entry vehicles have many similarities. Finally, a possible scenario for the development of the next generation of reentry vehicles is presented.


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    Title :

    The next generation of reentry vehicles: NASA's view


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    Publication date :

    1984-01-01


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    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English




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