Significant features of the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) include a staged combustion power cycle, high area ratio nozzle expansion, throttling capability, and a computer operated control system. These main design features are discussed along with development test results.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Main Engine


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space Congress ; 1977 ; Cocoa Beach, FL


    Publication date :

    1977-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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