Solar power satellite. System definition study. Part 1, Volume 5: SPS transportation. Representative system descriptions

Technical Report · Thu Jul 28 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6722752

Both LEO transportation (earth to low earth orbit) and GEO transportation (low earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit) segments were addressed. LEO options include both a 2 stage winged space freighter vehicle and a 2 stage ballistic recoverable vehicle. Both incorporate LO(2)/RP-1/LH(2) engines on the booster and standard SSME's on the upper stage. The orbit transfer vehicle options included chemical for geosynchronous satellite assembly and self powered electric propulsion for low earth orbit satellite assembly. An exhaust products analysis was conducted for the earth to LEO vehicle since atmospheric pollution could be a concern.

• Research Organization: Boeing Aerospace Co., Seattle, WA (USA). Space Div.
• OSTI ID: 6722752
• Report Number(s): N-78-13103; NASA-CR-151558; D-180-20689-5(Pt.1)(Vol.5)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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