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NASA Wants New Space Technologies
Washington DC - March 25, 1998 - In its continuing effort to dramatically reduce the cost of access to space, NASA is looking for ideas for new and innovative reusable launch vehicle technologies. The Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., intends to solicit proposals later this month for development and demonstration of advanced reusable technologies for future space transportation systems. By the end of this decade, industry is expected to make a decision on whether to begin development of a full-scale, commercially developed and operated reusable launch vehicle. NASA's continuing goal, through technology development -- in flight demonstrations as well as ground- based research -- is aimed at increasing U.S. competitiveness in the worldwide commercial space transportation market. "Next-generation launch vehicles will have to be highly reusable in order to drive down the cost of space transportation," said Uwe Hueter, manager of Marshall Center's Advanced Reusable Technologies project, which is part of NASA's Advanced Space Transportation Program. "Spacecraft of the future will be similar to an airplane -- durable, long-life vehicles that require very little maintenance," he said. NASA is looking to demonstrate technologies focused on meeting the needs of reusable launch vehicles in both the near term and beyond 2000. Core technologies that could support a wide range of future space transportation needs will be developed through a continuous effort with business and academia. NASA's industry partners will develop and demonstrate airframe and propulsion systems technologies for advanced Earth-to-orbit systems and upper stages. Airframe systems technologies will include structures and materials, avionics, thermal protection systems, ground and flight operations, and cryogenic tanks that hold liquid propellants at super cold temperatures. Propulsion systems technologies will include main engine components and subsystems for chemical and electric propulsion systems. "NASA wants to take a look at alternative approaches and options for developing the most promising technologies to get to space for less money," Hueter said. "This work is designed to broaden the technology base." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Space
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