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An evaluation of composite propulsion for single-stage-to-orbit vehicles designed for horizontal take-off [PDF]
Composite propulsion was analyzed for single-stage-to-orbit vehicles designed for horizontal take-off. Trajectory, geometric, and mass analyses were performed to establish the orbital payload capability of six engines.
Martin, J. A.
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Performance of composite solid rocket propellants for rocket assisted projectiles (RAP) [PDF]
The International Conference on Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 2016 Mohamed Nawwar +2 more
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Solid rocket technology advancements for space tug and IUS applications [PDF]
In order for the shuttle tug or interim upper stage (IUS) to capture all the missions in the current mission model for the tug and the IUS, an auxiliary or kick stage, using a solid propellant rocket motor, is required.
Ascher, W. +3 more
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Solid rocket motor internal insulation [PDF]
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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Propulsion technology needs for advanced space transportation systems [PDF]
Plans are formulated for chemical propulsion technology programs to meet the needs of advanced space transportation systems from 1980 to the year 2000.
Gregory, J. W.
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Composite engines for application to a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle [PDF]
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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Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2012 Rockets are powered by composite solid propellant, which is a heterogeneous system consisting of solid oxidizer and metallic fuel dispersed in a polymeric fuel binder matrix.
Praveen Prakash Singh +5 more
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Project LOCOST: Laser or Chemical Hybrid Orbital Space Transport [PDF]
A potential mission in the late 1990s is the servicing of spacecraft assets located in GEO. The Geosynchronous Operations Support Center (GeoShack) will be supported by a space transfer vehicle based at the Space Station (SS).
Dixon, Alan +5 more
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Project Antares: A low cost modular launch vehicle for the future [PDF]
The single stage to orbit launch vehicle Antares is based upon the revolutionary concept of modularity, enabling the Antares to efficiently launch communications satellites, as well as heavy payloads, into Earth's orbit and beyond.
Aarnio, Steve +9 more
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Hybrid Propulsion Technology Program [PDF]
Future launch systems of the United States will require improvements in booster safety, reliability, and cost. In order to increase payload capabilities, performance improvements are also desirable.
Holzman, A. L., Jensen, G. E.
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