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OverviewThe key to opening the use of space to private enterprise and to broader public uses lies in reducing the cost of the transportation to space. More routine, affordable access to space will entail aircraft-like quick turnaround and reliable operations. Currently, the space Shuttle is the only reusable launch vehicle, and even parts of it are expendable while other parts require frequent and extensive refurbishment. NASA's highest priority new activity, the Reusable Launch Vehicle program, is directed toward developing technologies to enable a new generation of space launchers, perhaps but not necessarily with single stage to orbit capability. This book assesses whether the technology development, test and analysis programs in propulsion and materials-related technologies are properly constituted to provide the information required to support a December 1996 decision to build the X-33, a technology demonstrator vehicle; and suggest, as appropriate, necessary changes in these programs to ensure that they will support vehicle feasibility goals. Table of Contents FRONT MATTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 2 PRIMARY VEHICLE STRUCTURE 3 REUSABLE CRYOGENIC TANK SYSTEM 4 THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM 5 PROPULSION 6 CONCLUSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS B BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS C LIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems , Committee on Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology and Test ProgramPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780309054379ISBN 10: 0309054370 Pages: 98 Publication Date: 08 February 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 FRONT MATTER; 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; 3 1 INTRODUCTION; 4 2 PRIMARY VEHICLE STRUCTURE; 5 3 REUSABLE CRYOGENIC TANK SYSTEM; 6 4 THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM; 7 5 PROPULSION; 8 6 CONCLUSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS; 9 A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS; 10 B BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS; 11 C LIST OF ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONSReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology and Test Program, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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