Solid propellant rocket motor internal ballistics performance variation analysis, phase 3 [PDF]
Results of research aimed at improving the predictability of off nominal internal ballistics performance of solid propellant rocket motors (SRMs) including thrust imbalance between two SRMs firing in parallel are reported. The potential effects of nozzle
Adams, G. W., Jr. +3 more
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Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop [PDF]
The Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop was held on September 23-26, 1991, in Newport News, Virginia. The workshop, sponsored by the NASA Office of Space Flight and the NASA Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology, was ...
Cazier, Frank W., Jr., Gardner, James E.
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, 1968 Review of NASA programs including research facilities and manned space ...
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Present state of knowledge of the upper atmosphere 1990: An assessment report [PDF]
NASA is charged with the responsibility to report on the state of the knowledge of the Earth's upper atmosphere, particularly the stratosphere. Part 1 of this report, issued earlier this year, summarized the objectives, status, and accomplishments of the
Kurylo, M. J. +3 more
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United States and Western Europe cooperation in planetary exploration [PDF]
A framework was sought for U.S.-European cooperation in planetary exploration. Specific issues addressed include: types and levels of possible cooperative activities in the planetary sciences; specific or general scientific areas that seem most promising
Balsiger, Hans +9 more
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Development of microwave NDT inspection techniques for large solid propellant rocket motors Final report [PDF]
Microwave nondestructive testing techniques for large solid propellant rocket ...
Eckert, T. E., Lamb, B. L.
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Aeronautics and space report of the President, 1982 activities [PDF]
Achievements of the space program are summerized in the area of communication, Earth resources, environment, space sciences, transportation, aeronautics, and space energy.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Methods Used in the Development of the Space Launch System Liftoff and Transition Lineloads Databases [PDF]
The objective of this paper is to document the reasoning and trade studies that supported the selection of appropriate tools for constructing aerodynamic lineload databases for the Liftoff and Transition phases of flight for launch vehicles.
Deere, Karen A. +3 more
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Base heating methodology improvements, volume 1 [PDF]
This document is the final report for NASA MSFC Contract NAS8-38141. The contracted effort had the broad objective of improving the launch vehicles ascent base heating methodology to improve and simplify the determination of that environment for Advanced
Bender, Robert L. +5 more
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Status of NASA In-Space Propulsion Technologies and Their Infusion Potential [PDF]
, 2011 Since 2001, the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing in-space propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions.
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