This report overviews the strategic implications of the Highly Reusable Space Transportation (HRST) program. The analysis postulates the anticipated HRST market (window is 2006-30, with a 2015 focus). Next the analysis speculates on market 'price of entry' for several potential markets. HRST is envisioned as a NASA overlay to either the STS modernization or the on-going RLV initiative. Three NASA options are reviewed. An example HRST program (MagLifter + RBCC RLV) is assessed in terms of financial/political issues. The merits of HRST-vs-RLV are briefly examined. Finally, a Small Launch Vehicle (SLV) HRST application is reviewed.


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    Title :

    Transportation Systems Analyses (TSA): Highly Reusable Space Transportation (HRST). A Preliminary Programmatic Assessment


    Contributors:
    J. Duffey (author) / A. Lowrey (author)

    Publication date :

    1996


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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