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Advanced technology and future earth-orbit transportation systems
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1977
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Space VehicleAutomotive EngineeringEngineeringSea VehiclesTechnology AreasSpace TransportationTerm InvestmentCommercial Vehicle OperationSystems EngineeringLogisticsTransportation EngineeringHigh ReturnVehicle TechnologySustainable TransportAdvanced TechnologyAerospace EngineeringBusinessTechnologyTransportation Systems
The paper is concerned with the identification and evaluation of technology developments which offer potential for high return on investment when applied to advanced transportation systems. These procedures are applied in a study of winged single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicles, which are considered feasible by the 1990s. Advanced technology is considered a key element in achieving improved economics, and near term investment in selected technology areas is recommended.