Abstract
The development and subsequent operation of the Shuttle as America’s primary space transportation system is the culmination of several decades of research, technology application and engineering. This vast endeavour, which has enjoyed unprecedented success to date, is one of the great team efforts in our technological history. From the pioneering efforts of Goddard and Tsiolkovsky, the critical contributions of von Karman, the insight of Faget, and the dedicated efforts of a multitude of others, the Shuttle has become a reality. The initial phases of Shuttle development involved extensive analysis and testing with margins carefully engineered to provide for technical contingencies, and operational results have verified the elegance of the design. Though its capability to carry cargo has received the most attention, the Shuttle’s capabilities in orbit will undoubtedly play a key role in the development of entirely new technologies and associated industries peculiar to the space environment. This paper will discuss the evolution of the Shuttle system and postulate its future contributions to the industrialization of space.
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