The development and characteristics of an auxiliary propulsion system for space shuttle applications are presented. The system design data necessary for selection of preferred system concepts and the requirements for complementing component design and test programs are analyzed. The use of cryogenic oxygen and hydrogen as a propellant combination is explained on the basis of high vehicle impulse requirements, safety factors, reuse, and logistics considerations. The final configurations for the alternate propellant system, with primary emphasis on earth storable propellants is described. (Author)


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    Titel :

    Space Shuttle Auxiliary Propulsion System Design Study. Executive Summary


    Beteiligte:
    P. J. Kelly (Autor:in) / T. F. Schweickert (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1972


    Format / Umfang :

    48 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch