A study of altermate space shuttle concepts was conducted to examine the stage-and-one-half concept and its potential for later ocnversion and use in the two stage reusable shuttle system. A study of external hydrogen tank concepts was conducted to determine the issues involved in the design and production of a low-cost expendable tank system. The major objectives of the study were to determine: (1) realistic drop tank program cost estimates, (2) estimated drop tank program cost for selected specific designs, and (3) change in program cost due to variations in design and manufacturing concepts and changes in program assumptions. (Author)


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    Title :

    Study of Alternate Space Shuttle Concepts


    Publication date :

    1971


    Size :

    441 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English