Solid Rocket Motor for the Space Shuttle Booster

The Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) for the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) is being developed by Thiokol Corporation, Wasatch Division under the cognizance of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Contract NAS8-30490. Solid Rocket Motor requirements are summarized, and the overall SRM configuration and performance characteristics are presented in this paper. Design details of the major SRM components are reviewed and the approach taken in each component area is identified and related to previous industry experience. The overall scope of the SRM Project is presented. Activities on the project since authorization to proceed in June 1974 are reviewed. A summary schedule is presented which relates key SRM Project activities to the overall Shuttle Program.