The development of the Space Shuttle Main Engine has provided a high performance, reusable component for the Space Transportation System. A discussion of how ground testing identified problems and their resolution paved the way for certification of the engine for flight. A launch summary and a discussion of launch anomalies are included. Continuing improvements and established overhaul criteria are described which will extend the operating life and allow each engine to be used efficiently.
Development history of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
1986-06-01
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Development history of the Space Shuttle Main Engine
AIAA | 1986
|NTRS | 1977
|Space Shuttle Main Engine development /May 1980/
AIAA | 1980
|Space Shuttle Main Engine development /May 1980/
NTRS | 1980
|Development of the Space Shuttle main engine
NTRS | 1983
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