Rojas, Renato (2012) Reusable spaceflight launch systems. White Word Publications, Delhi, India. ISBN 9788132343967
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Abstract
A reusable launch system (or reusable launch vehicle, RLV) is a launch system which is capable of launching a launch vehicle into space more than once. This contrasts with expendable launch systems, where each launch vehicle is launched once and then discarded. No true orbital reusable launch system is currently in use. The closest example is the partially reusable Space Shuttle. The orbiter, which includes the main engines, and the two solid rocket boosters, are reused after several months of refitting work for each launch. The external fuel drop tank is typically discarded, but it is possible for it to be re used in space for various applications. Orbital RL.Vs are thought to provide the possibility of low cost and highly reliable access to space. However, reusability implies weight penalties such as non-ablative reentry shielding and possibly a stronger structure to survive multiple uses , and given the lack of experience with these vehicles , the actual costs and reliability are yet to be seen.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics |
| Divisions: | Electronic Books |
| Depositing User: | Esam @ Hisham Muhammad |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Nov 2022 09:01 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2022 09:01 |
| URI: | http://odlsystem2.utm.my/id/eprint/3644 |
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