The characteristics of an aft propulsion system for the Space Shuttle Orbiter that would combine the propellant storage and pressurization systems of the Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) and the Reaction Control System (RCS) are discussed. The paper describes the current OMS and RCS design development, the operation and flight experience, and the status of the aft propulsion system study (which is a part of the NASA Assured Shuttle Availability Program). Diagrams of the OMS, the RCS, and the integrated aft propulsion system are presented.
Space Shuttle aft propulsion system enhancements
1990-07-01
Conference paper
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English
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