Conceptual Framework for a Rapid Space Launch Capability By
Conceptual Framework for a Rapid Space Launch Capability by Phillip C. Reid B.A. in Physics, Astro-geophysics, August 1986, University of Colorado, Boulder M.A.S. in Architecture-based Enterprise Systems Engineering, August 2012, University of California, San Diego A Praxis submitted to The Faculty of The School of Engineering and Applied Science of The George Washington University in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering August 31, 2018 Praxis directed by Ali Jarvandi Adjunct Professor of Engineering Management and Applied Science Bentz Tozer Adjunct Professor of Engineering Management and Applied Science The School of Engineering and Applied Science of The George Washington University certifies that Phillip C. Reid has passed the Final Examination for the degree of Doctor of Engineering as of June 28, 2018. This is the final and approved form of the praxis. Conceptual Framework for a Rapid Space Launch Capability Phillip C. Reid Praxis Research Committee: Ali Jarvandi, Adjunct Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Praxis Co-Director Bentz Tozer, Adjunct Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Praxis Co-Director Amirhossein Etemadi, Assistant Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Committee Member Ebrahim Malalla, Visiting Associate Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Committee Member John G. Keller, Ph.D., Senior Aerospace Engineer, Phantom Works, The Boeing Company, Cutting Edge Communications, Committee Member ii © Copyright 2018 by Phillip C. Reid All rights reserved iii Dedication TO MY WIFE and DAUGHTER Susanne and Jane, for all of their love, encouragement, and enduring patience throughout this journey IN DEDICATION TO MY PARENTS and LITTLE BROTHER Who were always a great inspiration in my endeavors, but passed away during this journey, yet got to see it through to the end smiling down from heaven.
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