22-10-2012, 05:52 PM
Space Transportation
ABSTRACT
This year saw significant advances in space transportation efforts both in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in private
efforts.The paper discusses the following: Space shuttle Return to Flight (RTF) and the space exploration vision. Commercial
launch vehicles. X-43A (Hypersonic test vehicle). Ansari X-Prize (Vehicle for space tourism). Air force and DARPAprograms.