The history of the Space Shuttle upper stages is reviewed, giving some of the characteristics of the stages themselves. The Shuttle/Centaur, a high-energy cryogenic upper stage being developed for the Galileo and International Solar Power missions, is emphasized. Its basic configuration, mission characteristics, and physical relation to the Shuttle are described.
Shuttle upper stage family with emphasis on Shuttle/Centaur program objectives
1984-01-01
Conference paper
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English