Figure 8.6 Payload accommodation on H-2 [Isakowitz, 1991] Another planned derivative is the J-l, which is a small launcher derived from the SRB of the H-2. The first flight is scheduled for 1995, from the former H-l launch pad. Taurus (United States) Orbital Sciences Corporation was awarded a contract in July 1989 by DARPA for a demonstration launch of a four-stage, inertially guided 3-axis stabilized solid propellant standard small launch vehicle (SSLV) called Taurus. The Taurus vehicle configuration is derived from Pegasus and Peacekeeper stages. The first demonstration launch is about 1992. Figure 8.7 The Taurus Launcher [Isakowitz, 1991] 8.4 Previous Studies This section presents a literature review of the work compiled in the NASA/DOE report for the Space Transportation Systems proposed to launch and put into orbit large power satellites. These studies were conducted in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Some criticisms are proposed, considering the experience gained during the past decade and today's state of the art in Space Transportation.
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