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The aerobraking space transfer vehicle [PDF]
With the advent of the Space Station and the proposed Geosynchronous Operation Support Center (GeoShack) in the early 21st century, the need for a cost effective, reusable orbital transport vehicle has arisen.
Andrews, Glen +9 more
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Tanker orbit transfer vehicle and method [PDF]
A method and apparatus for transportation between orbits are presented. A tanker orbit transfer vehicle includes two stages each of which includes a fuel container.
Ryan, G. G.
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Hybrid propulsion technology program. Volume 1: Conceptional design package [PDF]
A concept design study was performed to configure two sizes of hybrid boosters; one which duplicates the advanced shuttle rocket motor vacuum thrust time curve and a smaller, quarter thrust level booster.
Holzman, Allen L. +5 more
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Saturn S-IB stage Final static test report, stage S-IB-4 [PDF]
Acceptance static test firing data for Saturn flight stage S-IB-
Adams, D., III, Cox, R. D., Wible, J. V.
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Composite powerplant and shroud therefor Patent [PDF]
, 1967 Shrouded composite propulsion system ...
Escher, W. J. D.
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Instrument for measuring the dynamic behavior of liquids Patent [PDF]
, 1969 Pressure sensor network for measuring liquid dynamic response in flight including fuel tank acceleration, liquid slosh amplitude, and fuel depth ...
Powell, C. A., Jr., Stephens, D. G.
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Radiation environment for rendezvous and docking with nuclear rockets [PDF]
, 1972 Radiation environment data for the NERVA engine are provided which may be utilized in estimating radiation exposures associated with various space maneuvers.
Lindsey, B. A. +2 more
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Design Optimization of Gas Generator Hybrid Propulsion Boosters [PDF]
A methodology used in support of a study for NASA/MSFC to optimize the design of gas generator hybrid propulsion booster for uprating the National Space Transportation System (NSTS) is presented.
Fink, Larry +2 more
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Manned Orbital Transfer Vehicle (MOTV). Volume 4: Supporting analysis [PDF]
Generic missions were defined to enable potential users to determine the parameters for suggested user projects. Mission modes were identified for providing operation, interfaces, performance, and cost data for studying payloads.
Boyland, R. E. +2 more
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A study of concept options for the evolution of Space Station Freedom [PDF]
Two conceptual evolution configurations for Space Station Freedom, a research and development configuration, and a transportation node configuration are described and analyzed.
Brender, Karen D. +9 more
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