2411. X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator Mass Properties Engineering Challenges

Title2411. X-34 Reusable Launch Vehicle Technology Demonstrator Mass Properties Engineering Challenges
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number2411
Year of Publication1998
AuthorsBocam, K. J.
Conference57th Annual Conference, Wichita, Kansas, May 18-20
Conference LocationWichita, Kansas
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/18/98
Abstract

X-34 is an Air Launched Reusable Hypersonic Testbed and a key component in NASA's Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Program. This paper examines the mass properties related challenges resulting from developing a reusable hypersonic technology demonstrator in a concurrent engineering environment. An overview of the scope and content of the X-34 Program and its role in NASA's RLV Program is given. Unique elements of developing a low cost RLV demonstrator and their implications to vehicle mass properties are addressed.
Pages13
Key Words18. Weight Engineering - Spacecraft Design
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