The stringent debris control requirements imposed on the design of the Space Shuttle booster separation motor are described along with the verification program implemented to ensure compliance with debris control objectives. The principal areas emphasized in the design and development of the Booster Separation Motor (BSM) relative to debris control were the propellant formulation and nozzle closures which protect the motors from aerodynamic heating and moisture. A description of the motor design requirements, the propellant formulation and verification program, and the nozzle closures design and verification are presented.


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    Title :

    Debris control design achievements of the booster separation motors


    Contributors:
    Smith, G. W. (author) / Chase, C. A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1985-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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