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200 inch solid segment x 6

Engine · USA

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Notional solid rocket engine. NASA Nova study 1960. 5 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Solid propellant rocket stage. 5 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.

Specific impulse based on UA1205 solid motors of same period. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Nova 5S
Propellants
Solid