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Rocket Science
Volume 5, Number 1 (Winter 2004)
From the Editors
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Profile
Ivan A. Getting
Jurassic Technology: The History of the Dyna-Soar
During its brief existence, the nation's first space plane fostered research and technology that influenced space efforts for years to come.
That's Why They Call it Rocket Science
Why is it so hard to launch a rocket into space with absolute assurance of success?
Launch Vehicle Propulsion
Rocket engines have evolved over the course of several decades. Research at Aerospace has helped make valuable improvements in performance, cost, and reliability.
Loads Analysis for National Security Space Missions
A rocket launch is an extremely stressful event—and not just for the people involved. Aerospace has helped define a rigorous design and verification process to ensure that launch vehicles and spacecraft will withstand the severe forces encountered during launch and ascent.
Mitigating Pogo on Liquid-Fueled Rockets
Interaction of a launch vehicle's propulsion system and structure can be a source of dynamic instability. Since the days of the Gemini program, Aerospace has been finding better ways to model and mitigate this potentially disastrous phenomenon.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Getting a rocket safely from pad to orbit requires sophisticated, responsive flight software. Aerospace helps ensure that these mission-critical systems are fully qualified for the job.
EELV: The Next Stage of Space Launch
U.S. launch capabilities continue to evolve to meet increasingly demanding space asset requirements. Aerospace is helping to ensure that the latest generation of advanced launch vehicles will lead a long and productive life.
Future Launch Systems
Fast, cheap, and reliable space launch capability would be a tremendous asset to defense, civil, and commercial organizations alike. Aerospace is helping to ensure that all options are given proper consideration—because the decisions made today will profoundly affect the launch community for many years to come.
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