The common engine concept for ALS application - A cost reduction approachFuture launch systems require the application of propulsion systems which have been designed and developed to meet mission model needs while providing high degrees of reliability and cost effectiveness. Vehicle configurations which utilize different propellant combinations for booster and core stages can benefit from a common engine approach where a single engine design can be configured to operate on either set of propellants and thus serve as either a booster or core engine. Engine design concepts and mission application for a vehicle employing a common engine are discussed. Engine program cost estimates were made and cost savings, over the design and development of two unique engines, estimated.
Document ID
19890059508
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bair, E. K. (Aerojet TechSystems Co. Sacramento, CA, United States)
Schindler, C. M. (Aerojet TechSystems Co. Sacramento, CA, United States)