High volume utilization lifting bodies propelled by LH/LOX rockets in vertical takeoff mode are shown to be superior to other concepts, due to low manufactured weight without undue complexity or use of exotic materials; even lower costs can be shown for modular concept (MUSTARD) in which basically identical lifting bodies units are utilized as both boosters and spacecraft; concept is shown to be feasible, and progress on some aspects of associated structural analysis is described.


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    Title :

    British reusable booster concept


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Space Technology Conf


    Contributors:
    Smith, T.W. (author)

    Conference:

    Proceedings of the Space Technology Conference ; 1967 Reusable



    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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