Accession Number:

ADA021401

Title:

Centaur Interim Upper Stage (IUS) System Study. Volume 1. Executive Summary

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Oct 1974,01 Jul 1975

Corporate Author:

GENERAL DYNAMICS SAN DIEGO CA SAN DIEGO United States

Personal Author(s):

• Heald,D. A.
• Nelson,A. W.
• Harris,R. D.
• Peters,C. F.

Report Date:

1975-07-31

Pagination or Media Count:

62.0

Abstract:

The overall objective of this system study was to provide preliminary designs, airborne and ground interface definition, substantiated life-cycle cost estimates and total program definitions for a Centaur Interim Upper Stage IUS System. The IUS system consists of a primary propulsive stage a Centaur version, auxiliary propulsive stages when required, airborne support equipment, aerospace ground equipment, software, and unique facilities. Six alternative Centaur IUS programs were defined each satisfying DOD andor NASA requirements as specified in SAMSO document SR-IUS-100, Interim Upper Stage IUS System Requirements, Change 3, dated 4 April 1975. The IUS programs defined in the study incorporate a primary propulsive stage based on the existing D-1 Centaur vehicle used by NASA for Viking and by DOD for FleetSatComm.

Descriptors:

• MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL
• SPACE SHUTTLES
• SPACE TRANSPORTATION
• SPACE TUGS
• LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• MISSION PROFILES
• LOGISTICS
• LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
• GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
• CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
• LAUNCH VEHICLES

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE