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This document summarizes various concepts that were explored during the development of the Space Shuttle to modify or enhance its capabilities, such as: 1) Using the orbiter aft fuselage as a recoverable module to increase payload capacity to low Earth orbit up to 170,000 lbs. 2) Transforming the crew module into a lifting body for uses like a space-based military command post. 3) Studying alternatives to the solid rocket boosters like liquid rocket boosters for reuse. 4) Modifying the external tank

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Dwayne Day

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