The Nation - News from April 2, 1987
NASA is proceeding with plans that could lead to development of a new, more powerful shuttle booster in a program that could end up costing more than $4 billion through 1996, the agency announced. At the same time, NASA will initiate “conceptual studies” of liquid-fueled boosters that one day could replace solid-propellant rockets. Liquid-fueled boosters, which are more controllable, were originally proposed for the shuttle in the early 1970s but were ruled out because of cost considerations.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
