SP-4221 The Space Shuttle Decision

Economic justification for the shuttle. The dotted area at left, 1971-1977, represents cost of shuttle development. The much larger hatched area at right, 1978-1990, represents cost savings alleged to be achievable by using the shuttle. (Mathematica Corporation)

Economic justification for the shuttle. The dotted area at left, 1971-1977, represents cost of shuttle development. The much larger hatched area at right, 1978-1990, represents cost savings alleged to be achievable by using the shuttle. (Mathematica Corporation)

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