Design and performance of the external tank portion of the Space Shuttle main propulsion systemThe External Tank (ET) portion of the Space Transportation System (STS) Main Propulsion System (MPS) has achieved flight performance requirements on four very successful flights. This paper will describe the design requirements and goals, ground and flight performance achievements, lessons learned and future plans.
Document ID
19830046253
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Norquist, L. W. (Martin Marietta Aerospace, Michoud Div., Denver CO, United States)