Thread: Secret plan to privatize shuttle; now, to a next-generation shuttle.
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Old January 5th 12, 03:24 AM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.space.history
David Spain
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Default Secret plan to privatize shuttle; now, to a next-generation shuttle.
Sorry that table got messed up, I'll try again:

Company Methods of propulsion Platforms
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Thales-Alenia Space[1] Ion-Propulsion using inert gas
Mono-propellant Hydrazine / N2 SpaceBus 3000
Bi-propellant Hydrazine / MON3

Boeing[2] Xenon Ion Propulsion XIPS 702(various), 601HP
Bi-propellant MMH / NTO 601

Lockheed-Martin[3] Electro-thermal / Hydrazine A2100
Bi-propellant various

Astrium[4] Monopropellant (Hydrazine) ?
Bi-Propellant (MMH/NTO)
HET and Ion Thrusters

Space Systems Loral[5] Bi-propellant MMH/NTO LS-1300

[1]

http://www.thalesgroup.com/Portfolio...?LangType=2057

[2]
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/...xips/xips.html
http://goes.gsfc.nasa.gov/text/GOES-.../section12.pdf

[3]

http://soliton.ae.gatech.edu/people/..._thrusters.pdf

[4]
http://www.astrium.eads.net/node.php?articleid=2873

[5]
http://licensing.fcc.gov/myibfs/down...nt_key=-159315