Description
Following the worst string of space launch failures in the history of the United States space program, (between 1998 and 1999), military and industry analysts are taking a close look at the root causes of the failures and subsequent implications for the industry as a whole. Their findings could significantly impact industry operations and future developmental concepts as the nation heads into the 21st century. Through analysis of existing literature, this paper seeks to review the launch failures and subsequent investigative findings and address what influence, if any, they will have on developmental operations as space launch technologies evolve from expendable launch vehicles to reusable launch vehicles.
