Technical Memorandum 100604 - NASA
Transcript of Technical Memorandum 100604 - NASA
NASA Technical Memorandum 100604
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L. J. DeRyder
APRIL 1988
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Report Documentation Page 1 . Repon No 2. Government Accession No. 3. Reciplent's Catalog No.
4 Title and Subfitle
Space Sta t ion Heavy L i f t Launch Vehic le llti 1 i z a t i o n
5. Report Date
I A p r i l 1988
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6 Performing Organization Code
8. Performing Organization Report No.
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9 Perforrninq Orqanizacion Name and Address
NASA, Ldnqley Research Center Hanipton, VA 23665-5225 - ._ -. ---. 12 Sponwririq Agency Name and Address
National Aeronautics and Space Admin is t ra t ion Washington, DC 20546
L. J . DeRyder
476-50-02-02 11. Contract or Grant No.
13. Type of Report and Period Covered Technical Memorandum Jan 1987-Dec 1987 14 Sponsoring Agency Code
10. Work Unit No.
I7 Key Words Chggested by Aurhodrll
Space 5 t a t i on Heavy L i f t Launch Vehicle Shut t le Derived Vehicle
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18. Dntrlbutlon Statement I
Unclass i f ied - Unl imi ted
Subject Category 15
Documentation o f an In te rna t iona l NASA Space Sta t ion Program Study Performed a t the d i r e c t i o n o f the NASA Deputy Administrator
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This study explores the utilization of Heavy Lift Launch Vehicles (HLLVs) for Space Station assembly, IogstrCS, and resupply. The background of the Space Station Program and the evolution of the HLLV are described. Potential HLLVs, including those based on the Titan, and Shuttle-derived vehicles (SDV), are discussed. The baseline Critical Evaluation Task force (CETF) Space Station assembly sequence is described and compared with assembly options made possible through the use of HLLVs. The issues of cost. dual compatibility with the Space Shuttle Space Transportation System (STS), co-manifesting of payloads with other science missions cargo return, and ground handling and launch facilities are also considered.
22. Price
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