What does SLI stand for?

Space Launch Initiative (NASA planning)

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The report noted that previous space ventures by the agency, including the canceled X-33 space plane and Space Launch Initiative programs, have cost the nation more than $4.

NASA PLAN CALLED PREMATURE AUDITORS SAY IT'S TOO EARLY TO COMMIT TO A ...

Managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, the Space Launch Initiative Propulsion Project Office is developing both the kerosene-fueled RS-84 prototype engine with Boeing Rocketdyne, Canoga Park, CA, and the TR107 prototype engine with TRW Space and Electronics of Redondo Beach, CA.

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Changing direction As a result, NASA opted to earmark its funding toward multi-staged systems that will be part of the Space Launch Initiative, the next generation of vehicles bringing humans and cargo to the International Space Station.

Aerospace Firms Push the Envelope

Ever since the Space Transportation Architecture Studies were commissioned in 1998 and throughout the Space Launch Initiative and the Orbital Space Plane Programs, Orbital has worked in partnership with NASA to develop space system concepts that are innovative, affordable and achievable.

Orbital Selected by NASA for $6 Million Lunar Exploration Study ...

Over half of that funding will come from discontinuing the Space Launch Initiative, which included the now canceled orbital space plane program and the Next Generation Launch Technology program, which was aimed at developing technologies for future spacecraft.

DRYDEN ESCAPES BIG CUTS NASA FLIES $16.2 BILLION BUDGET PROPOSAL

During the past year, it's been a privilege to work with and be a part of their team focused on NASA's Space Launch Initiative programs.

Andrews Space & Technology Wins World Class Team Award from Northrop ...

Study work on the orbital space plane was already under way when the revamped space launch initiative was announced, and that work will carry forward, NASA officials say.

NASA'S READY TO GO BEYOND SPACE SHUTTLE CRAFT MAY BE FLYING BY 2010

Boeing also plays a key role in developing the future of human space flight through the Space Launch Initiative, including designing new spacecraft and propulsion systems.

Boeing and United Space Alliance, Renew Commitment to NASA Safety