The current status of three major propulsion elements for the Space Transportation System is reviewed: the Space Shuttle Main Engine, the External Tank, and the Solid Rocket Booster. Consideration is given to test and manufacturing experience in the last year, test and manufacturing plans for the coming year, and the current status of the hardware to support the first manned orbital flight.


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    Title :

    Status of Space Shuttle External Tank Solid Rocket Booster and Main Engine


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    In: Space - The best is yet to come ; 1979 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1979-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English