The redesigned solid rocket motor of the Space Shuttle is described. Improvements over the model that led to the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger are outlined. Scale and full-size tests carried out to verify the quality of the redesign are described. A unique feature of the test program is the introduction of deliberate flaws into some test articles. Post-flight evaluation of the redesigned boosters show excellent results.


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    Title :

    Space shuttle solid rocket booster redesign and testing


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    Publication date :

    1989-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English