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SPST PUBLICATIONS
These are publications from SPST members. NOTE: Due to publication rights with AIAA, sometimes the links are only to the Power Point Presentations and not the actual papers which must be purchased from AIAA.

This is SPST’s 2017 Tri-Fold Brochure.
SPST Tri-Fold Brochure.

2022

• Article in Space News concerning SPST member, Christopher Morrison ; “DIU selects nuclear-powered spacecraft designs for 2027 demonstrations” https://spacenews.com/diu-selects-nuclear-powered-spacecraft-designs-for-2027-demonstrations/ by Sandra Erwin — May 17, 2022
• Working Document in progress: 2021 PRIORITY LISTING OF INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTIONS REQUIRED TO OPEN UP IN-SPACE OPERATIONS phase 2 updated ( update ) 5-17-2021

2019

• “Requirements for Future Generation Space Habitats“, Kenneth J. MacLeod and Dr. James A. Martin, AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum, 19-22 August 2019, Indianapolis, Indiana. Presentation.ppt

2016

• “Roadmap for Long Term Sustainable Space Exploration and Service Complex -Alternate Basing Concepts“, Russel E. Rhodes, Edward “Mack” Henderson, and John Robinson, 52nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 25–27 July 2016, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation.ppt “
• Space Tug Propellant Options”, John Robinson, 52nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 25–27 July 2016, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation.ppt
• “Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing (The Apollo 11 Plus 50 Project)“, Douglas G. Thorpe, Edward M. Henderson, 52nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 25–27 July 2016, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation.ppt

2015

• “Sub-Orbital Passenger Aircraft for Space Launch Operations“, Douglas G. Thorpe, Daric Escher, Russel E. Rhodes, 51st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 27–29 July 2015, Orlando, Florida, AIAA 2015-3894. Presentation.ppt
• “Multi-Purpose Space Tug Vehicle“. John Robinson, Russel E. Rhodes, Robert Bell, 51st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 27–29 July 2015, Orlando, Florida. Presentation.ppt
• “Roadmap for Long Term Sustainable Space Exploration and HabitationDefining the Functional Requirements for Early Phase of Space Habitation“, Russel E. Rhodes, Edward M. Henderson, John Robinson, Al Reisz, 51st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 27–29 July 2015, Orlando, Florida. Presentation.ppt

2014

• Presentation by David McGrath of ATK: “DMW-2 View“, “Presentation.pdf“, 10OCT2014 special presentation to SPST.
• “Affordability Advantages in Integrating the Aircraft and Space Launch Operations – Part 2, AKA: The Hybrid Suborbital-Supersonic Aircraft”, Douglas G. Thorpe, Russel E. Rhodes, John Robinson, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 28–30 July 2014, Cleveland, Ohio, AIAA 2014-3651. Presentation.pdf
• “SPACE BILLETS; How to Fund Manned Lunar Missions with Current NASA Budget”, Douglas G. Thorpe, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 28 – 30 July 2014, Cleveland, Ohio, AIAA 2014-3652. Presentation.pdf
• “An Analysis and Review of Measures and Relationships in Space Transportation Affordability”, Edgar Zapata and Carey McCleskey, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 28 – 30 July 2014, Cleveland, Ohio
• “CHOICES for LONG TERM SUSTAINABLE SPACE EXPLORATION and HABITATION with RECOMMENDED NEAR TERM FOCUS”, Russel E. Rhodes, Edward M. Henderson, John Robinson, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 28–30 July 2014, Cleveland, Oh
• “The Space Launch System Capabilities for Beyond Earth Missions“, Benjamin Donahue and Don Sauvageau, Paris SLS missions, April2014″”
• “Choices for Long Term Sustainable Space Exploration and Habitation with Recommended Near Term Focus”, Russel E. Rhodes, Edward “Mack” Henrderson, and John Robinson,, 50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 28 – 30 July 2014, Cleveland, Ohio, AIAA 2014-3648. Presentation.pdf

2013

• “Advanced Space Transportation Concepts and Propulsion Technologies for a New Delivery Paradigm”, John W. Robinson, Carey M. McCleskey, Russel E. Rhodes, Roger A. Lepsch, Edward M. Henderson, Claude R. Joyner II, Daniel J. H. Levack, 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Jose, California, July 15-17, 2013, AIAA 2013-3803.

2012

• Martin, James A.: Space Exploration with ISS, Reel-Tether, and Oxygen Tanks. AIAAPaper 2012-5296. Presented at Space2012 Conference and Exhibition, Pasadena, CA, September 11-13, 2012

2011

• Martin, JamesA.: An Exploration Architecture Based on Oxygen Tank Depots. AIAA Paper2011-7162. Presented at Space 2011Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, CA, October 27-29, 2011.
• “Systems Approach to Dependable, Responsive, Safe, and Affordable Space Transportation“, Glenn Law of Aerospace, for Gary Lyles of MSFC, 08apr2011
• “Explosive Lessons in Hydrogen Safety“, Russel Rhodes, ASK Magazine, February 2, 2011
• “Pros, Cons, and Alternatives to Weight Based Cost Estimating”, Claude R. Joyner II, Jonathan R. Laurie, Daniel J. H. Levack, Edgar Zapata, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, California, July 31 – August 3, 2011, AIAA 2011-5502.
• “Using Technical Performance”, Christopher J. Garrett, Daniel J. H. Levack, Russel E. Rhodes, 47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, California, July 31 – August 3, 2011, AIAA 2011-5500.

2010

• “Saturn V Propulsion“, Dave McGrath, ACM Chief Engineer, February 18, 2010
• “A Foundational Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle Enabling Deep Space Missions“, William Rothschild, Theodore Talay, and Edward Henderson, 46th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Nashville, TN, AIAA2010
• “Launch Vehicle Propulsion Life Cycle Cost Lessons Learned“, Edgar Zapata, Russel E. Rhodes, and John W. Robinson, 46th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Nashville, TN, AIAA2010
• Martin, JamesA.: “Space Power Satellites, SpaceElevator, and Reusable Launch“. AIAA Paper 2010-8743. Presented at Space2010 Conference and Exhibition, Anaheim, CA, August 30- September 2, 2010.
• “Propulsion System Choices and Their Implications”, Claude R. Joyner II, Daniel J. H. Levack, Russel E. Rhodes, John W. Robinson, 46th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, July 26-29, 2010, AIAA 2010-6504.

2009

• “Design of an Expander Cycle Engine with J-2 Equivalent Thrust”, Douglas G. Thorpe, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-4908. Presentation.ppt
• “Economics of Launch Vehicles & Two Configurations for Tremendous Cost Reductions”, Douglas G. Thorpe, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5539. Presentation.ppt
• “Influence Diagram Use With Respect to Technology Planning and Investment”, Daniel J. H. Levack, Bryan DeHoff, Russel E. Rhodes, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5435.
• “The Need for Technology Maturity of Any Advanced Capability to Achieve Better Life Cycle Cost (LCC)”, John W. Robinson, Daniel J. H. Levack, Russel E. Rhodes, Tim Chen, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5347.
• “Shuttle Shortfalls and Lessons Learned for the Sustainment of Human Space Exploration ”, Edgar Zapata, Daniel J. H. Levack, Russel E. Rhodes, John W. Robinson, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5346.
• “Concepts for Life Cycle Cost Control Required to Achieve Space Transportation Affordability and Sustainability”, Russel E. Rhodes, Edgar Zapata, Daniel J. H. Levack, John W. Robinson, Benjamin B. Donahue, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5345.
• “The Functional Breakdown Structure (FBS) and Its Relationship to Life Cycle Cost”, Bryan DeHoff, Daniel J. H. Levack, Russel E. Rhodes, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5344.
• “Space Transportation System Availability and Its Relationship to Life Cycle Cost”, Russel E. Rhodes, Benjamin B. Donahue, Timothy T. Chen, 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, August 2-5, 2009, AIAA 2009-5343

2008

• “Space Transportation Systems Life Cycle Cost Assessment and Control”, John W. Robinson, Russel E. Rhodes, Edgar Zapata, Daniel J. H. Levack, Benjamin B. Donahue, William Knuth, 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, July 20-23, 2008, AIAA 2008-5214.
• “Space Transportation System Availability Requirement and Its Influencing Attributes Relationships”, Russell E. Rhodes, T., Adams, C., McCleskey, AIAA 2008-3586.
• “KNOWLEDGE BASED RISK REVIEW / DATA SUMMARY”, David L. Christensen, Jacobs Sverdrup ESTS Group Purchase Order No. 11469, May 31, 2007
• “KNOWLEDGE BASED RISK REVIEW AND DATA DEVELOPMENT”, David L. Christensen, Sverdrup Technologies, Inc., Purchase Order No. 11373, October 31, 2006
• “Infrastructure Needed for Future Space Exploration“, David L. Christensen, The Space Review issue of July 28,2008

2005

• “Current Space Shuttle System Shortfalls Assessment”, Russel E. Rhodes, Walter Dankhoff, Benjamin B. Donahue, David L. Christensen, SPST Space Propulsion Synergy Team report to NASA Headquarters Director of Strategic Investments, September 2005.

2002

• SPST Meeting, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space, April 10, 2002

2001

• “Assessing R&D and DDT&E Influence on Life Cycle Cost”, Russel E. Rhodes, et al., SpaceLiner 100 Functional Requirements Subteam, Briefing Supporting 3rd Generation RLV/SpaceLiner 100 Functional Requirements, Space Propulsion Synergy Team, 18 October 2001, KSC Archives, Loc. 37E-7/Folder #1 (unpublished).
• “SPST Briefing for Code R, Associate Administrator and Senior Management“, Walt Dankhoff , Pete Mitchell, Russel Rhodes, Jay Penn, Pat Odom, NASA Headquarters, November 9, 2001
• “SPST Collaborative Prioritization of Advanced RLV Technologies Derived from a Bottom-Up Process”, Jay P. Penn, Patrick R. Odom, Russel E. Rhodes, Walter Dankhoff, 37th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, July 2001, AIAA 2001-3983.
• “Space Propulsion Technology Assessment Workshop “, April 2001; winRAR compressed document of 32 files, 2.06 megabytes of data

2000

• “A NASA Spaceliner 100 Propulsion Oriented Technology Assessment”, Walter Dankhoff, Keith E. Dayton, Daniel J. H. Levack, Patrick R. Odom, Russel E. Rhodes, John W. Robinson, 36th AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Huntsville, Alabama, July 16-19, 2000, AIAA 2000-3603.
• “REPORT OF SPST SUPPORT of SPACELINER 100 TECHNOLOGIES PLANNING“, Walter Dankhoff, SAIC-NPAD, Keith Dayton, Boeing, Daniel Levack, Boeing/Rocketdyne, Dr. Pat Odom, SAIC, Russ Rhodes, NASA, KSC, John Robinson, Boeing, SEPT 1999 – APR2000
• “Spaceliner 100 SPST Support“, Prepared by Functional Requirements (Team 1) Release Date – March 9, 2000.

1999 & earlier

• “A NOVEL METHODOLOGY FOR ESTIMATING UPPER LIMITS OF MAJOR COST DRIVERS FOR PROFITABLE CONCEPTUAL LAUNCH SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES“, RUSSEL RHODES/NASA, RAYMOND BYRD/BOEING, SPACE TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FORUM, Conference on Next Generation Launch Vehicles, January 25-29, 1998
• A Guide for the Design of Highly Reusable Space Transportation – Final Report, Space Propulsion Synergy Team (SPST), August 29, 1997.
• “TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVELS“, white paper, John C. Mankins, Advanced Concepts Office, Office of Space Access and Technology, NASA, April 6, 1995
• “Payoffs For Applying QFD Technologies in the SPST Strategic Planning Support Effort for ETO Transportation and Propulsion Systems”, James Bray, 29th AIAA/SAE/ASME/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Monterey, CA, June 28-30, 1993, AIAA 93-1852.
• Walter F. Dankhoff, William P. Hope, Jr, “Overview of the Space Propulsion Synergy Group (SPSG) Strategic Planning Support Efforts for Earth to obit Transportation”, SRS Technologies, Arlington, Virginia, AlAA 93-1851, 30JUN1993
• Thorpe, Douglas, “Space Shuttle with Common Fuel Tank for Liquid Rocket Booster and Main Engines w/Air Augmentation (The Supertanker Launch Vehicle),” NASA Space Transportation Propulsion Technology Symposium, vol. 3, pp. 1134-1186, June 1990.
• Thorpe, Douglas, “Determining Criteria for Single Stage to Orbit,” NASA Space Transportation Propulsion Technology Symposium, vol. 3, pp. 1187-1202, June 1990.