Since 1963, solid propellant apogee motors have been placing satellites into geosynchronous orbits. Major technological breakthroughs are not required to satisfy future mission requirements; however, there is a need to improve reliability to enhance cost effectiveness. Several management test options are discussed. A summary of results and conclusions derived from review of missions, where failure of a solid motor was inferred, and correlation of system factors with failures are reported. Highlights of a solid motor diagnostic instrumentation study are presented. Finally, recommendations are provided for areas of future apogee motor upgrade, which will increase project cost effectiveness by reducing the potential for future flight failures.


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    Title :

    Apogee motor rocketry reliability improvements


    Contributors:
    Behm, J. (author) / Dowler, W. (author) / Gin, W. (author)

    Publication date :

    1974-12-15


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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