DocumentCode
296854
Title
X-33-taking the first step
Author
Gaubatz, William A.
Author_Institution
McDonnell Douglas Aerosp., Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Volume
1
fYear
1996
fDate
3-10 Feb 1996
Firstpage
177
Abstract
This paper discusses the status of the present test programs for validating the SSTO (single stage to orbit) operational concept and technology readiness and describes the upcoming X-33 (reusable launch vehicle demonstrator) program as the next step leading to a revolutionary capability in space transportation
Keywords
aerospace computing; aerospace control; aerospace propulsion; aerospace simulation; rockets; special purpose computers; DC-X single-stage rocket; Delta Clipper; NASA implementation; VTOL X-33 system; VTVL testbed; X-33 program; aircraft-like operations; autonomous operation; flight control system; rapid system turnaround; reusable launch vehicle demonstrator; rocketship; single stage to orbit concept; space policy; space transportation; technology readiness; Costs; Hydrogen; Land vehicles; NASA; Propulsion; Remotely operated vehicles; Road vehicles; Rockets; Testing; Transportation;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Aerospace Applications Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location
Aspen, CO
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3196-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/AERO.1996.495883
Filename
495883
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