United States policy for national space launch capability provides for a balanced mix of launches, utilizing the Space Shuttle and Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELVs). The current mixed fleet includes the Space Shuttle and four expendable launch vehicles - Titan, Atlas, Delta, and Scout. New small class launch vehicles, including Pegasus, are in development. In addition, studies are underway to assure that the United States has cost-effective, reliable access to space, heavy-lift launch capability, and a new manned spacecraft after the current Space Shuttle reaches the end of its operational life. This paper highlights the current capabilities of the mixed fleet and summarizes the plans for new or modified United States launch vehicles through the first decade of the next century.


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    Title :

    United States launch vehicle systems


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    Publication date :

    1990-01-01


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    English




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