Specific rocket engine hardware and test facility system failures are described which were caused by high pressure liquid and/or gaseous oxygen reactions. The failures were encountered during the development and testing of the space shuttle main engine. Failure mechanisms are discussed as well as corrective actions taken to prevent or reduce the potential of future failures.


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    Title :

    Lox/Gox related failures during Space Shuttle Main Engine development


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    Publication date :

    1981-05-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English