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J-2X Upper Stage Engine: Hardware and Testing 2009Mission: Common upper stage engine for Ares I and Ares V. Challenge: Use proven technology from Saturn X-33, RS-68 to develop the highest Isp GG cycle engine in history for 2 missions in record time . Key Features: LOX/LH2 GG cycle, series turbines (2), HIP-bonded MCC, pneumatic ball-sector valves, on-board engine controller, tube-wall regen nozzle/large passively-cooled nozzle extension, TEG boost/cooling . Development Philosophy: proven hardware, aggressive schedule, early risk reduction, requirements-driven.
Document ID
20090038671
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Buzzell, James C. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
September 14, 2009
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
M09-0725
Report Number: M09-0725
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA SPACE 2009 Conference and Exposition
Location: Pasadena, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: September 14, 2009
End Date: September 17, 2009
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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