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Advanced rocket propulsion [PDF]

Existing NASA research contracts are supporting development of advanced reinforced polymer and metal matrix composites for use in liquid rocket engines of the future.
Obrien, Charles J.
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Impact of radiation dose on nuclear shuttle configuration [PDF]

, 1972
The impact of nuclear radiation (from the NERVA propulsion system) on the selection of a reference configuration for each of two classes of the reusable nuclear shuttle is considered.
Billings, M. A., Goetz, C. A.
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Analysis of quasi-hybrid solid rocket booster concepts for advanced earth-to-orbit vehicles [PDF]

A study was conducted to assess the feasibility of quasi-hybrid solid rocket boosters for advanced Earth-to-orbit vehicles. Thermochemical calculations were conducted to determine the effect of liquid hydrogen addition, solids composition change plus ...
Andreev T., Bolieau C.W., Figure, Gordon S., Loh W.H.T., PrimeEquipmentContraclEnd, Sutton G.P., Zurawski R.L.   +7 more
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AN OPTIMIZED HYBRID ROCKET MOTOR FOR THE SARA PLATFORM REENTRY SYSTEM DOI 10.5028/jatm.2012.04032312

Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2012
This paper has described a system design process, based on a multidisciplinary optimization technique, of a conceptual optimized hybrid propellant rocket motor. The proposed engine could be a technological option for the reentry maneuvering system of the
Pedro Luiz Kaled Da Cás, Cristiano Queiroz Vilanova, Manuel Nascimento Dias Barcelos Jr., Carlos Alberto Gurgel Veras   +3 more
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Numerical Study of the Liquid Oxygen Draining in a Spinning Tank with Baffles for Hybrid-Propulsion Rocket

, 2023
Anant Singhal, Deepak Agarwal, T. John Tharakan, S. Sunil Kumar, K Ramamurthi, T Tharakan, K Ramamurthi, T Tharakan, B Lubin, G Springer, A Robinson, H Morvan, C Eastwick, Q Zhou, W Graebel, D Agarwal, P Basu, T Tharakan, A Salih, D Rajavathsavai, A Khapre, B Munshi, A Tamburini, G Gagliano, F Scargiali, G Micale, A Brucato, M Ciofalo   +27 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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Video: Hypergolic Ignition of Ammonia-Borane in a Paraffin Matrix: Advancements in Hybrid Rocket Propulsion

, 2023
Israe Zakaria, Mathieu Chartray-Pronovost, Olivier Jobin, Étienne Robert   +3 more
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Investigation of the starting transients of high performance solid-propellant motors [PDF]

The starting transients of solid propellant engines were investigated to develop design principles for predicting transients in high performance igniter and engine configurations.
Caveny, L. H., Summerfield, M.
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Three orbital transfer vehicles [PDF]

Aerospace engineering students at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University undertook three design projects under the sponsorship of the NASA/USRA Advanced Space Design Program.

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Using Hydrogen Peroxide for Rocket Fuel Tank Pressurization: Innovations, Advantages, and Challenges

Challenges and Issues of Modern Science
This paper explores the innovative use of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) as a pressurizing agent for rocket fuel tanks, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency and performance in rocket propulsion systems.
Mykhailo Vorobei, Mykola Bondarenko
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