The liquid rocket propulsion technology needs to support anticipated future space vehicles were examined including any special action needs to be taken to assure that an industrial base in substained. Propulsion system requirements of Earth-to-orbit vehicles, orbital transfer vehicles, and planetary missions were evaluated. Areas of the fundamental technology program undertaking these needs discussed include: pumps and pump drives; combustion heat transfer; nozzle aerodynamics; low gravity cryogenic fluid management; and component and system life reliability, and maintenance. The primary conclusion is that continued development of the shuttle main engine system to achieve design performance and life should be the highest priority in the rocket engine program.
Liquid Rocket Propulsion Technology: An Evaluation of NASA's Program
1981
63 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Rocket Engines & Motors , Rocket Propellants , Manned Spacecraft , Liquid propellant rocket engines , Liquid rocket propellants , Propulsion system performance , Space transportation system , Spacecraft propulsion , Low thrust propulsion , Orbit transfer vehicles , Space shuttle main engine , Technology assessment
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