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Class: Tug. Nation: USA. Upper stage / space tug - Study 1961. Launched by Saturn C-5N-3. Nuclear upper stage considered in lieu of S-IVB in final Saturn C-5 study in November 1961. Early version of Nerva engine proposed for use in Saturn and RIFT configurations in 1961. Length: 19.30 m (63.30 ft). Basic Diameter: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Span: 10.06 m (33.00 ft). Mass: 53,694 kg (118,375 lb). Main Engine: Nerva. Main Engine Thrust: 266.799 kN (59,979 lbf). Main Engine Propellants: Nuclear/LH2. Main Engine Propellants: 43,265 kg (95,382 lb). Main Engine Isp: 800 sec. Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |