A semi-expendable vehicle as RLV precursor
A semi-expendable vehicle as RLV precursor
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AbstractA semi-expendable launch vehicle (LV), i.e. an expendable LV using a reusable first stage might be a possibility to start the “virtuous circle” for future reusable launch vehicle, technologies, reuse operations and in the end also new market segments evolution. Commercial competitiveness must not be requested, but robust operation and the use of existing building blocks. This Y-Vehicle would be a small or may be a medium size launch vehicle typically used for institutional payloads. A variety of trade-offs have to be performed for system concept selection. In addition new ideas for development, AIT and operation have to be included. Little effort is yet invested in this idea, but it is part of the EADS ST ambitions for the European future launchers preparation system lead on industrial side and the necessary link with the available knowledge established within the successful Ariane programme.
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A semi-expendable vehicle as RLV precursor
Acta Astronautica ; 55 , 3-9 ; 611-618
2003-01-01
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
ASTRA, Advanced Systems and Technologies for Space Transportation Applications (DLR) , CSG, Guiana Space Center , ECSS, European Cooperation for Space Standardization , FESTIP, Future European Space Transportation Investigation Programme (ESA) , FLPP, Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (ESA) , GNC, Guidance, navigation and control , IRT, Internal research and technology , LV, Launch vehicle , NRC, Non recurring cost , P/L, Payload , RC, Recurring cost , RFS, Reusable first stage , RLV, Reusable launch vehicle , TPS, Thermal Protection System.
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