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Nova GD-B
Part of Nova
Nova Model B Cutaway
Nova Model B Cutaway
Nova General Dynamics Model B Cutaway
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American heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. General Dynamics Nova design using existing engines. Recoverable engine package; separation at 3,398 m/s at 76,200 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 7 30 m diameter parachutes 1300 km downrange. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions.

Status: Study 1963. Payload: 338,000 kg (745,000 lb). Thrust: 124,530.10 kN (27,995,480 lbf). Gross mass: 10,473,600 kg (23,090,300 lb). Height: 87.00 m (285.00 ft). Diameter: 20.60 m (67.50 ft). Apogee: 185 km (114 mi).

LEO Payload: 338,000 kg (745,000 lb) to a 185 km orbit.

Stage Data - Nova GD-B



Family: heavy-lift, orbital launch vehicle. Country: USA. Engines: F-1A, J-2. Stages: Nova GD-B-1, Nova GD-B-2. Agency: Convair.
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Nova B and ENova B and E
Cutaway view of General Dynamics Nova B and E concepts.
Credit: Lockheed Martin


Nova  - GDNova - GD
Nova Concepts - General Dynamics
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Nova GD AdvancedNova GD Advanced
General Dynamics advanced Nova designs
Credit: Lockheed Martin


Nova Model BNova Model B
Nova General Dynamics Model B
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