Development and the State-of-Art Facility for Aerospace Vehicle

Authors

  • Zhanyue Gao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v38i.5814

Keywords:

Space Shuttle; Space Launch System; Orion Spacecraft; Falcon 9 Rocket.

Abstract

Aerospace vehicles is the platform of next generation transportation as well as a compulsory tool to investigate expletory. However, the space technology hasn’t really had a breakthrough progress. On this basis, this paper will discuss the current development history, progress as well as demonstrate the state-of-art facilities for aerospace vehicle. To be specific, the structure, propulsion and material of the aerospace vehicles in different era will be introduced with detail parameters. According to the analysis, although the core propulsion form remains unchanged as chemical propulsion, progress in safety has been almost accomplished. In addition, the thermal protection material took the advantage from old but mature technologies. To better illustrate the statements, schematically visualizations have been demonstrated. At the same time, the drawbacks and defects of current facility as well as future prospects for the improvements of the designs are proposed accordingly. Overall, these results shed light on guiding further exploration of aerospace vehicle.

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Published

16-03-2023