by NASA, Low Cost Technologies (1997)
“ If the United States is to open the space frontier for commercial opportunities and exploration, the cost of launching spacecraft to Earth orbit and beyond must be reduced. Space endeavors of the future will depend on transportation systems that are less expensive, highly reusable and efficient. ”
by NASA, Low Cost Technologies (1997)
“ Low-cost space launch is a major goal NASA must achieve early in the 21st century. One of NASA's new initiatives - the Low Cost Technologies Project - is searching for solutions to dramatically reduce the cost of access to space, specifically for small payloads. ”
by NASA, Low Cost Technologies (1997)
“ Instead, the Low Cost Technologies effort is turning to small businesses - not traditionally associated with aerospace - as well as traditional aerospace industry for fresh ideas and innovative approaches to develop a new low-cost launch system for small payloads. ”
