Start Date
4-1988 8:00 AM
Description
For several years, space transportation system and architecture (the total set of space transportation launch and support systems) studies have been underway having as a principal focus a substantial reduction in recurring and life cycle costs. Cost reductions are essential if the nation is to economically handle the substantially increased space traffic levels projected for the mid-1990s and beyond. However, in the aftermath of the Challenger tragedy it became apparent that there was another factor which also needed emphasis — that of architecture and system resiliency, the ability to readily recover from misfortune. The long post-failure standdown time which the Shuttle has experienced clearly illustrates the implications of a lack of resiliency. Among these are: severe schedule delays; an inability to fly critical or time-dependent payloads; and substantial costs imposed on all programs for payload storage and maintenance, facilities maintenance, reduced productivity, and personnel.
Space Launch Systems Resiliency
For several years, space transportation system and architecture (the total set of space transportation launch and support systems) studies have been underway having as a principal focus a substantial reduction in recurring and life cycle costs. Cost reductions are essential if the nation is to economically handle the substantially increased space traffic levels projected for the mid-1990s and beyond. However, in the aftermath of the Challenger tragedy it became apparent that there was another factor which also needed emphasis — that of architecture and system resiliency, the ability to readily recover from misfortune. The long post-failure standdown time which the Shuttle has experienced clearly illustrates the implications of a lack of resiliency. Among these are: severe schedule delays; an inability to fly critical or time-dependent payloads; and substantial costs imposed on all programs for payload storage and maintenance, facilities maintenance, reduced productivity, and personnel.
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