OBJECTIVES
The primary goal of the SPST is to support the exploration and the habitation of space with the following:
- Enhance the achievement of safe, dependable and affordable space transportation
- Provide a communications forum for all aspects of the propulsion discipline ยท
- Promote synergy and consensus building
- Support long range strategic planning
- Enhance space propulsion technology research & development communications
- Assist in space transportation and technology with credible independent assessments
KEY PRODUCTS
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- The SPST has published considerable material on specific design concepts, operations support, life cycle costs, cost algorithms, exploration roadmaps, lessons learned, propulsion systems, reusable launch systems, design guides and user manuals
- Performed requirement reviews and workshops that aided NASA to fund large propulsion technology projects
- Lately support has primarily been in writing papers and making briefings at the AIAA Joint Propulsion Conferences
- The justification for human space development and habitation beyond low earth orbit:
- an invitation for an open national and global dialogue
The SPST is available to perform analysis on space propulsion activities that that support our national goals for exploration and space habitation
HOW TO WORK WITH SPST
Method 1: Review the list and resumes of SPST members on the ABOUT US page and contact that individual directly
Method 2: Submit a general inquiry to the SPST chairman via the CONTACT US page.
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Use our CONTACT US FORM to send: Your name, company, citizenship, contact info, interest in space, and if you have a security clearance. We will reply with the correct call-in info if you meet minimum standards for security.