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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1989. Family: Shuttle. Country: USA. Status: Design 1990. In August 1989 NASA studied a version of the Shuttle-C with two Advanced Solid Rocket Mortors (ASRM's) in place of the standard RSRM's. This would increase the payload by 4500 kg, but also require use of a new 10 m x 30 m payload module. Manufacturer: Martin. LEO Payload: 81,500 kg (179,600 lb). to: 407 km Orbit. at: 28.50 degrees.
Bibliography and Further Reading - Jenkins, Dennis R,, Space Shuttle: The History of the National Space Transportation System : The First 100 Missions, Third edition, Voyageur Press, 2001. ISBN: 0963397451. Excellent - the most comprehensive account of the design, development, and flights of the space shuttle.Takes the reader from the maze of designs during the first shuttle competition to future plans. More at amazon.com...
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