The factors affecting the choice of the 156 inch diameter, parallel burn, solid propellant rocket engine for use with the space shuttle booster are presented. Primary considerations leading to the selection are: (1) low booster vehicle cost, (2) the largest proven transportable system, (3) a demonstrated design, (4) recovery/reuse is feasible, (5) abort can be easily accomplished, and (6) ecological effects are minor.


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    Title :

    Study of solid rocket motors for a space shuttle booster. Volume 1: Executive summary


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    Publication date :

    1972-03-15


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English