Space Shuttle nozzle review

Name: Space Shuttle nozzle review
Keywords: 7. Clean energy

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 25 Jul 1978Publisher:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)Journal:14th Joint Propulsion Conference

Authors: G. Nichols; A. Canfield; E. Anderson;

doi: 10.2514/6.1978-951

Space Shuttle nozzle review

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Two Space Shuttle solid propellant rocket motor (SRM) nozzles have been tested, both successfully. This paper summarizes the results of these tests. The SRM nozzle was designed and fabricated at the Wasatch Division of Thiokol Corporation. It is over 13 ft. long, has a 54.43 in. initial throat diameter, and weighs over 11 tons. A flex bearing is employed for thrust vector control. Design and acceptance testing summaries are presented, along with the post-test results, erosion and actuation data.

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