The evolution of the booster system for the space shuttle is traced from the initial concepts employing liquid propellant,reusable boosters to the final selection of recoverable, solid rocket motors. The rationale associated with each of the several major decisions in the evolution process is discussed.


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    Title :

    Solid Rocket Motors for the Space Shuttle Booster


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting ; 1972



    Publication date :

    1972-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English