The objective of the Space Shuttle Program is to achieve an economical space transportation system. This paper provides an introductory review of the considerations which led to the Government decisions to develop the Space Shuttle. The role of a space transportation system is then considered within the context of historical developments in the general field of transportation, followed by a review of the Shuttle system, mission profile, payload categories, and payload accommodations which the Shuttle system will provide, and concludes with a forecast of the systems utilization for space science research and payload planning activity.


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    Title :

    The Space Shuttle - A future space transportation system


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA, DOT, and NASA, Life Sciences and Systems Conference ; 1974 ; Arlington, TX


    Publication date :

    1974-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English