由于空间运输系统的任务范围很广,列出对材料的要求是很重要的。这些要求是由载人或不载人飞行、任务持续时间、是否周期性任务以及大气组成等飞行特性所决定的。为了满足这些要求,正在研制多种高温材料。按照材料的力学标准和化学标准(抗氧化性),对复合材料(C/C、C/SiC、SiC/SiC)和耐高温合金作了比较。这些材料已被推出用于当前的Hermes和Cassini计划,并指出了复合材料的潜在能力和对设计的影响。最后,进行了成本概算评估。 As the mission of the space transportation system is very wide, it is important to list the material requirements. These requirements are determined by flight characteristics such as manned or unmanned missions, mission duration, periodic missions and atmospheric composition. In order to meet these requirements, a variety of high temperature materials are being developed. The composites (C / C, C / SiC, SiC / SiC) and superalloy were compared according to their mechanical and chemical standards (oxidation resistance). These materials have been introduced for the current Hermes and Cassini programs and point out the potential of composite materials and their impact on design. Finally, a cost estimate was made.