ISBN: 9780243006793 - Hearing on the Nasa Space Shuttle and the Reusable Launch Vehicle Programs: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the ... Senate, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Fir (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the current Space Shuttle program and NASA's efforts to develop technologies that will enable a new launch system to replace the Shuttle. The Shuttle remains the world's most reliable launch vehicle, having flown seven successful missions to the Russian Space Station Mir. However, as demands on the Shuttle increase, its budget is shrinking. Some experts question whether this will negatively impact safety. The author also explores NASA's program to develop the technologies for a new launch system that might eventually replace the Shuttle, their X-33 program. There is little question that a post-Shuttle future requires planning, but NASA's budget is shrinking, making it unclear how they will pay for these efforts. The book examines the challenges and opportunities facing the space program, offering insights into the future of space exploration and the role of reusable launch vehicles in shaping that future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…