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Block III SSME Upgrade Project OverviewA viewgraph presentation outlines the use and history of the Reusable Lox/LH2 Booster Engine. The Block III upgrade evolution is discussed. NASA goals, engine configuration, and major changes are described. The design concept is illustrated, including a construction comparison between a tube wall nozzle and a channel wall nozzle. The benefits, goals, and risks of the Block III are discussed and a baseline program schedule is provided.
Document ID
20000112952
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Plowden, John
(Boeing Co. Canoga Park, CA United States)
McCool, Alex
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: July 1, 2000
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-45000
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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