The Orbit-on-Demand and Shuttle II studies at NASA Langley
Abstract
This paper reviews advanced space transportation studies that have been conducted at the Langley Research Center recently. The Orbit-on-Demand Vehicle Study focused on concepts capable of rapid launch. The Shuttle II Study considered concepts with the potential to reduce the cost of transportation to orbit for payloads in the Shuttle class or less.
- Publication:
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Acta Astronautica
- Pub Date:
- April 1987
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0094-5765(87)90003-8
- Bibcode:
- 1987AcAau..15..213M
- Keywords:
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- Nasa Space Programs;
- Research Projects;
- Space Shuttles;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Cost Reduction;
- Space Transportation System;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles