Solid rocket technology advancement for Space Tug and IUS applicationsTwo-burn restartable solid propellant rocket motors for the kick stage (auxiliary stage) of the Shuttle Tug, or Interim Upper Stage, are described, with details on features and test results of the ignition and quench (thrust termination) systems and procedures, fabrication of propellant and insulation, explosion hazards of propellants, and comparative data on present and future motor design. These rocket motor systems are designed for upper stage augmentation of launch vehicles and possible service in Shuttle-launched outer planet spacecraft.
Document ID
19760029895
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ascher, W. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bailey, R. L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Behm, J. W. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Gin, W. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 75-159
Meeting Information
Meeting: Meeting on Space Shuttle Missions of the 80''s