The problem associated with the absorption of space tug propellants by the thermal insulation of the space shuttle orbiter during an emergency propellant dump was investigated. A test program was conducted to determine the compatibility of two space shuttle candidate insulation samples with earth-storable propellants. The was investigated. A test program was conducted to determine the compatibility of two space shuttle candidate insulation samples with earth-storable propellants. The propellant combinations used were placed in contact with the thermal insulation for two hours. Following exposure to propellants, the insulation samples were heated to 850 F for five minutes. A thermal conductivity index was determined before and after testing to evaluate possible degradation of sample chemical conductivity. (Author)


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    Title :

    Shuttle/Agena Study. Annex C Space Shuttle Candidate Insulator/Propellant


    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English