This paper describes the government and industry activities and findings in response to a Presidential directive to study second-generation space transportation systems. Topics discussed include study purpose, mission needs, architecture development, system concepts, and technology recommendations. Interim study findings will also be presented. The study is being jointly managed by DOD and NASA and equally funded by DOD, NASA, and the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO).


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    Title :

    National Space Transportation Studies


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition ; 1986



    Publication date :

    1986-10-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :