This paper discusses the preliminary design developed for the NEP Interplanetary Transfer Vehicle, including its configuration and design features, and outlines the concept for mission design, including discussion of unique requirements for launch, deployment and operations with the Space Shuttle, and rendezvous and servicing by the Shuttle in Earth orbit following a return from each target destination.


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    Title :

    NEPTranS: a shuttle-tended NEP interplanetary transporation system


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    Publication date :

    2003-02-02


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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