A dual structure aerospace vehicle has an aeroshell structure and an internally disposed separable and reusable integral tank/thrust structure. The tank/thrust structure is insulated for cryogenic fuels and the cavity within aeroshell is insulated from the tank/thrust structure. An internal support ring within the cavity serves as an attachment for lugs on the tank/thrust structure via double hinges. The aft end of tank/thrust structure is provided with rocket engines and exit nozzles with a trunnion supporting the tank/thrust structure within the aeroshell.
Aerospace Vehicle
1984
17 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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