3362. Space Shuttle Orbiter Weight Growth Resulting from the Challenger and Columbia Accidents

Title3362. Space Shuttle Orbiter Weight Growth Resulting from the Challenger and Columbia Accidents
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number3362
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsSimons, Loren
Conference64th Annual Conference, Annapolis, Maryland
Conference LocationAnnapolis, Maryland
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/14/05
Abstract

A comparison of the weight growth due to the two Space Shuttle accidents will be presented. First an overview of the Space Shuttle Transportation System (STS) will be provided, followed by a quick weight growth history of the orbiter element and then the accident boards finding/recommendations and their impact to the weight of the orbiter element.
Pages17
Key Words26. Weight Growth
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