NASA NTRS · 19990116842
NASA's Reusable Launch Vehicle Technologies: A Composite Materials Overview
Abstract
A materials overview of the NASA's Earth-to-Orbit Space Transportation Program is presented. The topics discussed are: Earth-to-Orbit Goals and Challenges; Space Transportation Program Structure; Generations of Reusable Launch Vehicles; Space Transportation Derived Requirements; X 34 Demonstrator; Fastrac Engine System; Airframe Systems; Propulsion Systems; Cryotank Structures; Advanced Materials, Fabrication, Manufacturing, & Assembly; Hot and Cooled Airframe Structures; Ceramic Matrix Composites; Ultra-High Temp Polymer Matrix Composites; Metal Matrix Composites; and PMC Lines Ducts and Valves.
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Clinton, R. G., Jr., Cook, Steve, Effinger, Mike, Smith, Dennis, Swint, Shayne. 1999-01-01. NASA's Reusable Launch Vehicle Technologies: A Composite Materials Overview. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19990116842
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