711 pgs, 1999, AIAA
ISBN 978-1563470325

A complete guide to space transportation systems with an emphasis on analysis and design.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Systems Engineering and Acquisition
2. Systems Design Considerations
3. Transportation System Architecture and Infrastructures
4. The U.S. Space Shuttle - Harbinger of Reusable Space Transportation Systems
5. Expendable Space Transportation Systems
6. Reusable Space Lauch Vehicles
7. Operations and Support Systems
8. Systems Cost Analysis
9. Systems and Multidisciplinary Design Optimizaiton
10. Systems Technology Development
11. Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation
12. Related Topics
13. Future Systems