Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
A Review of NASA's Space Launch System
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Space Launch Initiative
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Space and AeronauticsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A Review of NASA's Exploration Program in Transition
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (2011). Subcommittee on Space and AeronauticsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Launching Science
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309178118
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
In January 2004 NASA was given a new policy direction known as the Vision for Space Exploration. That plan, now renamed the United States Space Exploration Policy, called for sending human and robotic missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. In 2005 NASA outlined how to conduct the first steps in implementing this policy and began the development of a new human-carrying spacecraft known as Orion, the lunar lander known as Altair, and the launch vehicles Ares I and Ares V. Collectively, these are called the Constellation System. In November 2007 NASA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to evaluate the potential for new science opportunities enabled by the Constellation System of rockets and spacecraft. The NRC committee evaluated a total of 17 mission concepts for future space science missions. Of those, the committee determined that 12 would benefit from the Constellation System and five would not. This book presents the committee's findings and recommendations, including cost estimates, a review of the technical feasibility of each mission, and identification of the missions most deserving of future study.
Review of the Space Communications Program of NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309102979
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
The Space Communications Office (SCO) at NASA has two primary roles. The first is to manage two of the communications networks that enable spaceflight operations and research, and the second is to integrate agency-wide telecommunications issues. In 2005, NASA asked the NRC to review the effectiveness of the SCO in carrying out its responsibilities by assessing the overall quality of the space communications program. This report presents a review of each of the program elements within the SCOâ€"the space network, NASA's integrated space network (NISN), spectrum management, standards management, search and rescue, communications and navigation architecture, technology, and operations integration. The review focuses on formulation of plans for each element, plan development methodology, connections with the broader community, and overall capabilities. Recommendations for improving SCO operations and organization are provided.
A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309125839
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In January 2004, President George W. Bush announced the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), which instructed NASA to "Extend human presence across the solar system, starting with a human return to the Moon by the year 2020, in preparation for human exploration of Mars and other destinations," among other objectives. As acknowledged in the VSE, significant technology development will be necessary to accomplish the goals it articulates. NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program (ETDP) is designed to support, develop, and ultimately provide the necessary technologies to meet the goals of the VSE. This book, a review of the ETDP, is broadly supportive of the intent and goals of the VSE, and finds the ETDP is making progress towards the stated goals of technology development. However, the ETDP is operating within significant constraints which limit its ability to successfully accomplish those goals-the still dynamic nature of the Constellation Program requirements, the constraints imposed by a limited budget, the aggressive time scale of early technology deliverables, and the desire to fully employ the NASA workforce.
NASA’s Space Launch System and MultiplePurpose Crew Vehicle: Preliminary Report
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437980104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
NASA Historical Data Book: NASA launch systems, space transportation, human spaceflight, and space science, 1979-1988
Author: Jane Van NimmenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Space Launch System
Author: Cristina T. ChaplainPublisher:
ISBN: 9781457870170
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Space Launch System (SLS) is NASA's first heavy-lift launch vehicle for human space exploration in over 40 years. For development efforts related to the first flight of SLS, NASA established its cost and schedule commitments at $9.7 billion and November 2018, respectively. The program, however, has continued to pursue more aggressive internal goals for cost and schedule. This report examines the extent to which SLS's (1) cost and schedule estimates for its first test flight are reliable; (2) cost and schedule reserves are available to maintain progress toward this flight test; and (3) earned value management (EVM) data provides meaningful insight into progress. Table and figures. This is a print on demand report.
Upgrading the Space Shuttle
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309184363
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The space shuttle is a unique national resource. One of only two operating vehicles that carries humans into space, the space shuttle functions as a scientific laboratory and as a base for construction, repair, and salvage missions in low Earth orbit. It is also a heavy-lift launch vehicle (able to deliver more than 18,000 kg of payload to low Earth orbit) and the only current means of returning large payloads to Earth. Designed in the 1970s, the shuttle has frequently been upgraded to improve safety, cut operational costs, and add capability. Additional upgrades have been proposed-and some are under way-to combat obsolescence, further reduce operational costs, improve safety, and increase the ability of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the space station and other missions. In May 1998, NASA asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine the agency's plans for further upgrades to the space shuttle system. The NRC was asked to assess NASA's method for evaluating and selecting upgrades and to conduct a top-level technical assessment of proposed upgrades.