The Space Shuttle Main Engine and an Aerospike engine for the Space Tug illustrate the rocket engines of the future. This paper includes a description of design features leading to high performance, long life, and low cost. Computer control of the engine, turnaround maintenance plans, and engine development plans are also discussed.


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    Title :

    The future look in rocket engines


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Goddard Memorial Symposium ; 1973 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1973-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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