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Advanced space transportation systems
Robert J. Davies
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Abstract
Information is given in viewgraph form relative to the advanced space transportation systems of the Space Station Freedom. Topics covered include heavy lift launch vehicle needs, requirements, and options; future launch vehicle concepts; modifications to the external tank; the Cargo Transfer Vehicle concept; lunar transportation options, Mars transportation options; the Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) baseline concept; Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) nodes options; and committee recommendations.
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