The Space Shuttle Main Propulsion System provides the impulse to transfer the reusable Orbiter of the Space Shuttle Transportation system and its payload from earth to earth orbit. Both cryogenic and solid rocket propulsion systems are utilized. The selected systems are characterized by (1) reusability wherever possible to reduce program cost, (2) design pressures, and other important design parameters, for the liquid propellant engine significantly higher than past programs for increased performance, and (3) advanced materials and manufacturing processes to withstand the extreme environments. The approaches for solution of these varied problems are emphasized.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Main Propulsion System


    Contributors:
    Wood, C. C. (author)

    Conference:

    International Astronautical Congress ; 1976 ; Anaheim, CA


    Publication date :

    1976-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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