The configuration and relationship of the external propellant tank and solid rocket boosters of space transportation systems such as the space shuttle are described. The space shuttle system with the improved propellant tank is shown. The external tank has a forward pressure vessel for liquid hydrogen and an aft pressure vessel for liquid oxygen. The solid rocket boosters are joined together by a thrust frame which extends across and behind the external tank. The thrust of the orbiter's main rocket engines are transmitted to the aft portion of the external tank and the thrust of the solid rocket boosters are transmitted to the aft end of the external tank.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle with rail system and aft thrust structure securing solid rocket boosters to external tank


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    Publication date :

    1984-06-05


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English