A new era of space transportation - Future programs
- Paper ID
1976-IAF-V-02
- author
- company
NASA
- country
U.S.A.
- year
1976
- abstract
The current status of and future plans for manned space flight activities in the United States of America is summarized. The Space Transportation System (STS), (Space Shuttle, Spacelab and Upper Stages) is described from both a systems and operations viewpoint. Future plans leading to permanent occupancy of space, are highlighted, including concepts for a Space Construction Base, Advanced Transportation Systems and Space Industrialization initiatives.