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Even further into the future is the development of a fully reusable, two-stage-to-orbit space transportation system similar to the German Sanger concept. The PRC has been conducting detailed engineering studies in this area for more than a decade, but available resources have not permitted a commitment to begin development (References 159, 193-194).



REFERENCES

159. Zhao Bing, "A System Analysis of the Launch Vehicle Technology in China", Paper 92-824, 43rd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, August-September 1992.

193. Z. Huang, "Fully Reusable Launch Vehicle with Airbreathing Booster", Paper IAF-83-376, 34th Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, October 1983.

194. "Chinese Studying TSTO-Based Space Transportation System", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 9 December 1991, p. 70.



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