Launch systems for the 1980's
Abstract
The projected development of launch systems in India, China, Europe, Japan, the USSR, and the United States in the 1980's is examined. Emphasis is placed on the Space Shuttle and Ariane projects. Issues discussed include launch vehicle design, propulsion, stabilization and guidance, performance, and cost.
- Publication:
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Spacecraft Orbital Motion
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980scom.proc..429G
- Keywords:
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- Ariane Launch Vehicle;
- Launch Vehicles;
- Space Programs;
- European Space Programs;
- Indian Space Program;
- Japanese Space Program;
- Launch Vehicle Configurations;
- National Launch Vehicle Program;
- Space Shuttles;
- U.S.S.R. Space Program;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles