Abstract

This paper presents a design summary of the Landing System used in the recovery of the Kistler Aerospace K-1 Reusable Launch Vehicle. A brief history of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) recovery is provided along with a summary comparison of the K-1 and the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) and their related applications to RLV recovery technology. Finally, major elements of the K-1 Landing System are presented with the view towards today's RLV technology and in particular the advances in recovery systems technology.

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