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Pyro thruster for performing rocket booster attachment, disconnect, and jettison functionsThe concept of a pyro thruster, combining an automatic structural attachment with quick disconnect and thrusting capability, is described. The purpose of the invention is to simplify booster installation, disengagement, and jettison functions for the U.S. Air Force Advanced Launch Systems (ALS) program.
Document ID
19890014531
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hornyak, Stephen (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, The 23rd Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
89N23902
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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