NASA NTRS · 20100037917
External Payload Carrier (XPC) - A Novel Platform for Suborbital Research
Abstract
ULA, SAS, and NASA LSP are examining a new platform for suborbital research utilizing the Atlas V Launch Vehicle. The new platform, XPC, fills a new niche within the suborbital realm Large Heavy Lift (approximately 1200 cubic feet, 5000 lb payload). It will not compete with the commercial suborbital launch sector. The XPC will utilize excess performance on Atlas V missions. The Preliminary Design phase is recently underway. The XPC team is soliciting input from potential users.
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Schallhorn, Paul, Groves, Curtis, Tatro, Charles, Kutter, Bernard, Szatkowski, Gerald, Bulk, Tim, Pitchford, Brian. 2010-02-18. External Payload Carrier (XPC) - A Novel Platform for Suborbital Research. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20100037917
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