Space Shuttle Structural Design Concepts and Fabrication Problems

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Lusk, R. A., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1970-10-05 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1970

Summary:

One of the next steps in man's exploration of space is the development of a reusable space system capable of transporting men and equipment to near-earth orbits and returning them safely to earth. NASA's Space Shuttle Program is designed to achieve this goal in the 1970's with a reusable space orbiter and a reusable booster. This paper identifies the structural problems inherent in these craft and discusses the structural details of the orbiter design being studied by North American Rockwell's Space Division. In this Phase B study, which is being conducted under contract for NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center, cost is accorded primary consideration in all technical tradeoffs

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Publisher Number:

700768

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Restricted for use by site license