This paper discusses the technologies of solid rocket components and the effects of cost consciousness on the state-of-the-art. Motor case technology has developed steels which do not require quench-temper heat treatment and have high flaw tolerance, thus providing major cost optimizing opportunities. Nozzle technology for large solid motors is surprisingly good and accumulating knowledge points to appreciably cheaper nozzles made of prosaic materials being developed in the future.Other areas reviewed in terms of cost appraisal are the case insulation, steering systems, and propellant and processing techniques. In conclusion, possible applications for solid motors, either as prototype systems such as Titan III or intermediate type launch vehicles combining the solid booster first stage with a liquid fueled second stage for low earth orbit or lunar probes are outlined.


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    Title :

    Low Cost Solid Booster Technology


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Wasel, R. A. (author) / Cohen, W. (author)

    Conference:

    Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting ; 1969



    Publication date :

    1969-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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