NASA NTRS · 19840002094
Space shuttle orbiter leading-edge flight performance compared to design goals
Abstract
Thermo-structural performance of the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia's leading-edge structural subsystem for the first five (5) flights is compared with the design goals. Lessons learned from thse initial flights of the first reusable manned spacecraft are discussed in order to assess design maturity, deficiencies, and modifications required to rectify the design deficiencies. Flight data and post-flight inspections support the conclusion that the leading-edge structural subsystem hardware performance was outstanding for the initial five (5) flights.
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Curry, D. M., Johnson, D. W., Kelly, R. E.. 1983-10-01. Space shuttle orbiter leading-edge flight performance compared to design goals. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840002094
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