NLS Core
Gross Mass: 815,732 kg (1,798,381 lb). Empty Mass: 44,757 kg (98,672 lb). Thrust (vac): 7,150.000 kN (1,607,380 lbf). Isp: 430 sec. Burn time: 350 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Isp(sl): 360 sec. Diameter: 8.70 m (28.50 ft). Span: 8.70 m (28.50 ft). Length: 52.00 m (170.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 2. Engine: STME. Status: Study 1991. Cost $ : 49.000 million. First Flight: 1997. Other designations: National Launch System.


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