The flight frequency of the Space Transportation System (STS) coupled with its large payload-carrying capability will provide an unprecedented opportunity for conducting aerothermodynamic/entry technology research. This STS research opportunity can be characterized into two distinct categories: (1) that research which will utilize the STS orbiter as the test vehicle, and (2) that research which will utilize a vehicle launched from the orbiter for entry. To date, on-going studies have defined experiments as well as the support systems required for the shuttle launched research program. The proposed Entry Technology Program will provide a flight data base from which accurate correlations can be performed relative to ground test and analysis data. These correlations will result in optimized designs for future flight systems.


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    Title :

    Shuttle entry technology payloads


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Meeting on Space Shuttle Missions of the 80''s ; 1975 ; Denver, CO


    Publication date :

    1975-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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