A key aspect of the new space exploration programs will be the approach to optimize launch operations. A STS Derived Launch Vehicle (SDLV) Program can provide a cost effective, low risk, and logical step to launch all of the elements of the exploration program. Many benefits can be gained by utilizing the synergy of a common launch site as an exploration spaceport as well as evolving the resources of the current Space Shuttle Program (SSP) to meet the challenges of the Vision for Space Exploration. In particular, the launch operation resources of the SSP can be transitioned to the exploration program and combined with the operations efficiencies of unmanned EELVs to obtain the best of both worlds, resulting in lean launch operations for crew and cargo missions of the exploration program. The SDLV Program would then not only capture the extensive human space flight launch operations knowledge, but also provide for the safe fly-out of the SSP through continuity of system critical skills, manufacturing infrastructure, and ability to maintain and attract critical skill personnel. Thus, a SDLV Program can smoothly transition resources from the SSP and meet the transportation needs to continue the voyage of discovery of the space exploration program.


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    Title :

    STS Derived Exploration Launch Operations


    Contributors:
    Best, Joel (author) / Sorge, L. (author) / Siders, J. (author) / Sias, Dave (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA 1st Space Explorations Conference ; 2005 ; Orlando, FL, United States


    Publication date :

    2004-09-24


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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