Future launching systems, 3rd prospective phase
Abstract
Studies on the first and second stages, reusable fairing, and overall configuration of a European launcher for the late 1980's-1990's are summarized. Two semireusable launchers, a cryogenic one in a series configuration and a storable/cryogenic one in a parallel configuration are retained.
- Publication:
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Final Report Societe Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale
- Pub Date:
- July 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983snia.rept.....V
- Keywords:
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- European Space Programs;
- Launch Vehicle Configurations;
- Reusable Launch Vehicles;
- Cryogenic Rocket Propellants;
- Expendable Stages (Spacecraft);
- Fairings;
- Technology Assessment;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles