Shuttle transportation derivatives based on the National Space Transportation System are described in terms of the 'Block-II' system and the possible architectures. The evolutionary strategy is based primarily on a liquid-rocket-booster system, a propulsion module, and a Block-II orbiter that can accommodate a range of mission payloads. The derivative systems are shown to offer enhanced capabilities with relatively low development costs and at minimum risk.


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    Title :

    Evolutionary transportation concepts


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space Congress ; 1990 ; Cocoa Beach, FL, United States


    Publication date :

    1990-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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