The overall objective of the NASA technology program for advanced space transportation systems is to provide the technology base for improved vehicle capability, greater mission flexibility, and much lower operational costs through full reusability. Earth-to-orbit-and-return vehicles are considered, taking into account structures and materials, reentry technology, and chemical propulsion. Attention is also given to orbital transfer vehicles, interplanetary transfer vehicles, and shuttle technology experiments. It is pointed out that the Space Shuttle will provide the first significant step towards low cost, workhorse type space transportation. The technology advances currently in work will provide a basis for a continuing reduction of transportation operational costs.


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    Title :

    Technology for space transportation systems


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space Congress ; 1978 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English