The utilization of composite materials in the Space Shuttle and Advanced Space Transportation Programs is reviewed. Topics include goals and challenges, descriptions of multi-generational launch vehicles, and an overview of composite materials research and technologies that support program objectives. A brief discussion of planned composite materials research and technology concludes the presentation.


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    Title :

    Composite Materials Research and Technology at NASA/MSFC


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Joint Propulsion Meeting ; 1999 ; Tucson, AZ, United States


    Publication date :

    1999-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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