Mission: Common upper stage engine for Ares I and Ares V. Challenge: Use proven technology from Saturn X-33, RS-68 to develop the highest Isp GG cycle engine in history for 2 missions in record time . Key Features: LOX/LH2 GG cycle, series turbines (2), HIP-bonded MCC, pneumatic ball-sector valves, on-board engine controller, tube-wall regen nozzle/large passively-cooled nozzle extension, TEG boost/cooling . Development Philosophy: proven hardware, aggressive schedule, early risk reduction, requirements-driven.


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    Title :

    J-2X Upper Stage Engine: Hardware and Testing 2009


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA SPACE 2009 Conference and Exposition ; 2009 ; Pasadena, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2009-09-14


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English