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Launch Vehicle Demonstrator Using Shuttle AssetsStudy Objective is to characterize the performance capabilities of an inline, shuttle-derived launch vehicle using two design strategies: the first as an early program demonstrator utilizing high structural margins, maximum shuttle assets, and minimal pad impact, the later having undergone structural optimization, flying operational mission GR&A and serving as a baseline for evolutionary upgrades.
Document ID
20120001495
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Creech, Dennis M.
(Jacobs Technologies Engineering Science Contract Group Huntsville, AL, United States)
Threet, Grady E., Jr.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Waters, Eric D.
(Dynamic Concepts, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
September 27, 2011
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Launch Operations
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition
Location: Long Beach, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: September 27, 2011
End Date: September 29, 2011
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM05AB50C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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