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Ayame/PAM-D apogee kick motor nozzle failure analysisThe failure of two communication satellites during firing sequence were examined. The correlation/comparison of the circumstances of the Ayame incidents and the failure of the STAR 48 (DM-2) motor are reviewed. The massive nozzle failure of the AKM to determine the impact on spacecraft performance is examined. It is recommended that a closer watch is kept on systems techniques,
Document ID
19820002238
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
June 22, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-166735
Accession Number
82N10111
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-26538
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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