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A Shuttle evolution strategy
1989
An overview of a potential Space Shuttle evolution strategy is presented. A Shuttle development study which reviews past and ongoing studies, implements a Shuttle Enhancement Data Base, and develops a methodology and a strawman evolution strategy is discussed. The long-term goals of a Shuttle evolution strategy, including increased reliability, lower cost, robustness, resiliency, increased capability, and assured access are addressed.
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- Jupiter (rocket family)
- Automotive engineering
- Service life
- Spacecraft design
- Unmanned spacecraft
- Docking and berthing of spacecraft
- Boilerplate (spaceflight)
- Aerospace engineering
- Service module
- Expendable launch system
- Engineering
- Systems engineering
- cost effectiveness
- Evolution strategy
- Aeronautics
- Space Shuttle
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