Space Shuttle System



Space Shuttle System

Introduction

This research proposal intends to request the funds for a space shuttle system upgrade. The proposal will also focus on the itemized budget for the software used for the system upgrade. It is extremely important to recognize that space shuttle system has been upgraded several times since its first launch. The upgrade programs are usually meant to provide appropriate response to the problems and anomalies which are common in the space flights and challenger accidents. For the purpose of upgrading the space shuttle systems, approvals are needed for the funds and relevant activities that are an essential part of the entire upgrade process (NASA, 1998).

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been in the process of getting various approvals for the upgrade program of space shuttle system. Space shuttle program has been awarded with around $100 million for the purpose of upgrade programs every year. The upgrade program of space shuttle system is basically intended to support missions by improving safety and reducing costs and related obsolescence. Study of potential major upgrades is a constant activity undertaken within the premise of NASA. For the purpose of implementing the well researched upgrades, approvals are needed. These approvals are based on the information of shuttles and various phases of each upgrade system is distinguished as different phases like Phase I, II, III or IV (Holloway, 1998).

Upgrade of Space Shuttle System

Upgrade process of Space Shuttle system is extremely important. The approval of the upgrade in relation with the space shuttle system is dependent upon the associated costs and the ultimate results of the upgrade on the space shuttle design. The upgrade being suggested is extremely important from the viewpoint of improving efficiency within the space shuttle system. The committee that approves the upgrade programs in relation with the space shuttle system and the related software must focus on the outcome in terms of efficiency and safety. The basic cost structure estimated for the important phases related to the upgrade are as follows;

Phase I is related to improving safety which requires > $100 million.

Phase II is related to combating obsolescence which requires something in between $10 to $50 million.

Phase III is related to enhancing shuttle capability which requires something in between $10 to $100 million.

Phase IV is related to the shuttle capability which requires > $1 billion.

The Space Shuttle Program is an essential aspect of the ...