A three stage rocket vehicle has a large forward propellant tank and a small aft propellant tank axially aligned. Secured to the rear end of the aft propellant tank is an engine mount structure carrying rocket engines. Offset and secured to the propellant tanks is a payload structure. The propellants from the large forward tank are fed into the aft propellant tank. This arrangement enables the vehicle to parallel stage its use of engines and components and results in significant payload capability. The design and components fully utilize existing space shuttle elements and tooling.


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    Title :

    Three stage rocket vehicle with parallel staging


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    Publication date :

    1984-05-29


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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