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Abstract
This paper presents the conceptual design and performance analysis of a partially reusable space launch vehicle for small payloads. The system uses a multi-stage vehicle with
rocket engines, with a reusable first stage capable of glided or powered flight, and expendable upper stage(s) to inject a 500 kg payload in different low Earth orbits. The space
access vehicle is designed to be air-launched from a modified aircraft carrier. The aim of the system design is to develop a commercially viable launch system for near-term operation, thus emphasis is placed on the efficient use of high TRL technologies. The vehicle design are analysed using a multi-disciplinary design optimisation approach to evaluate the performance, operational capabilities and design trade-offs.
rocket engines, with a reusable first stage capable of glided or powered flight, and expendable upper stage(s) to inject a 500 kg payload in different low Earth orbits. The space
access vehicle is designed to be air-launched from a modified aircraft carrier. The aim of the system design is to develop a commercially viable launch system for near-term operation, thus emphasis is placed on the efficient use of high TRL technologies. The vehicle design are analysed using a multi-disciplinary design optimisation approach to evaluate the performance, operational capabilities and design trade-offs.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 21st AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference |
Place of Publication | Reston, VA |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781624104633 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Mar 2017 |
Event | AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technology Conference - Xiamen, China Duration: 6 Mar 2017 → 9 Mar 2017 Conference number: 21 https://www.aiaa.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=33740 |
Publication series
Name | International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conferences |
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Publisher | American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
Conference
Conference | AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technology Conference |
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Abbreviated title | Hypersonics 2017 |
Country/Territory | China |
City | Xiamen |
Period | 6/03/17 → 9/03/17 |
Internet address |
Keywords
- launch vehicle system design
- spaceplane
- payloads
- optimisation
- small satellite launch
- rocket propulsion systems
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Christie Maddock, PhD, FHEA, MRAeS
- Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering - Senior Lecturer
- Ocean, Air and Space
Person: Academic
Projects
- 1 Finished
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NSTP Small Satellite Launcher (FSPL-UK)
Maddock, C. (Principal Investigator) & Minisci, E. (Co-investigator)
26/04/16 → 29/11/16
Project: Research