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4-1983 8:00 AM

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The Space Transportation System is now operational and a new evolution of space activities is emerging. Space is an international frontier and will be pursued by many nations, individually and collectively. Commercial exploitation of space systems is increasing with international breadth.

Launch services, formerly a government provided function, also are encountering an evolution. International competition is keen and plans proliferate for private industry involvement in this vital element of the space flight scenario.

The United States has made good its commitment to develop and bring into operational status a STS to meet its own need as well as to provide launch services to industry and other nations.

The STS has tremendous growth potential utilizing existing flight elements, production capacity, logistics systems and launch/flight operations facilities. This paper describes the growth potential, develops a rationale for a Shuttle Derived Cargo Vehicle and illustrates its role as well as the economic implications of its addition to the STS inventory of launch systems.

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Apr 1st, 8:00 AM

The Role, Rationale, and Economics of a Shuttle Derived Cargo Vehicle

The Space Transportation System is now operational and a new evolution of space activities is emerging. Space is an international frontier and will be pursued by many nations, individually and collectively. Commercial exploitation of space systems is increasing with international breadth.

Launch services, formerly a government provided function, also are encountering an evolution. International competition is keen and plans proliferate for private industry involvement in this vital element of the space flight scenario.

The United States has made good its commitment to develop and bring into operational status a STS to meet its own need as well as to provide launch services to industry and other nations.

The STS has tremendous growth potential utilizing existing flight elements, production capacity, logistics systems and launch/flight operations facilities. This paper describes the growth potential, develops a rationale for a Shuttle Derived Cargo Vehicle and illustrates its role as well as the economic implications of its addition to the STS inventory of launch systems.

 

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