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Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Solid Rocket Motor Components [PDF]

open access: yes, 1961
Problems which the solid propellant rocket engineer will encounter in designing for long-term storage in a radiation environment are discussed. A summary of present knowledge of the radiation environment is given.
Gardner, Richard E.
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Study of vortex valve for medium temperature solid propellants [PDF]

open access: yes, 1966
Fluid state vortex valve secondary injection control system shows considerable promise for future application to solid propellant rocket engine thrust vector control.
Holt, W. D., Rivard, J. G.
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Hydrogen/oxygen auxiliary propulsion technology [PDF]

open access: yes
A survey is provided of hydrogen/oxygen (H/O) auxiliary propulsion system (APS) concepts and low thrust H/O rocket technology. A review of H/O APS studies performed for the Space Shuttle, Space Tug, Space Station Freedom, and Advanced Manned Launch ...
Reed, Brian D., Schneider, Steven J.
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Storage of solid propellants in a dry environment [PDF]

open access: yes
Storage of solid propellants in either a dry or a vacuum environment causes a significantly greater increase in the propellants' modulus and maximum tensile strength than does ambient storage.
Udlock, D. E.
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Inhibited solid propellant composition containing beryllium hydride [PDF]

open access: yes, 1978
An object of this invention is to provide a composition of beryllium hydride and carboxy-terminated polybutadiene which is stable. Another object of this invention is to provide a method for inhibiting the reactivity of beryllium hydride toward carboxy ...
Thompson, W. W.
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The University of Arizona program in solid propellants [PDF]

open access: yes
The University of Arizona program is aimed at introducing scientific rigor to the predictability and quality assurance of composite solid propellants. Two separate approaches are followed: to use the modern analytical techniques to experimentally study ...
Ramohalli, Kumar
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Composite engines for application to a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle [PDF]

open access: yes
Seven composite engines were designed for application to a reusable single-stage-to-orbit vehicle. The engine designs were variations of the supercharged ejector ramjet engine.
Bendot, J. G.   +2 more
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Solid rocket motor internal insulation [PDF]

open access: yes
Internal insulation in a solid rocket motor is defined as a layer of heat barrier material placed between the internal surface of the case propellant.
Keller, R. B., Jr., Twichell, S. E.
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Orbital Maneuvering system design evolution [PDF]

open access: yes, 1985
Preliminary design considerations and changes made in the baseline space shuttle orbital maneuvering system (OMS) to reduce cost and weight are detailed.
Gibson, C., Humphries, C.
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