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Comparing NASA and ESA Cost Estimating Methods for Human Missions to Mars
An RLV/ Shuttle Compatible Habitation System
Wynter, Janyce S.1 (2001)
Self-Launching Payloads: A Novel Approach To Launching Large Payloads Into Low Earth Orbit
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In: On To Mars 2, edited by Zubrin, RM, and Crossman, F. Collector's Guide Publishing Inc.
The idea of payloads that could launch themselves into Low Earth Orbit evolved out of concepts that proposed to re-use Space Shuttle External Tanks (ET). This evolution is described and analyzed. The self-launching payload concept overcomes many of the objections to the re-use of Space Shuttle External Tanks, while also presenting a novel approach to the launching of large, otherwise impractical payloads. Several examples of how this launch technique might be applied are presented.
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Mars Mission Planning and Engineering
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University Rover Challenge Indication of Participation Deadline
Letter By Robert Zubrin Published In Today's New York Times
