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Apollo experience report: Descent propulsion systemThe propulsion system for the descent stage of the lunar module was designed to provide thrust to transfer the fully loaded lunar module with two crewmen from the lunar parking orbit to the lunar surface. A history of the development of this system is presented. Development was accomplished primarily by ground testing of individual components and by testing the integrated system. Unique features of the descent propulsion system were the deep throttling capability and the use of a lightweight cryogenic helium pressurization system.
Document ID
19730011150
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Technical Note (TN)
Authors
Hammock, W. R., Jr.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Currie, E. C.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Fisher, A. E.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TN-D-7143
MSC-S-349
Accession Number
73N19877
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 914-13-00-00-72
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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