Solid rocket stage. 27.00 kN (6,070 lbf) thrust. Mass 361 kg (796 lb).
Status: Retired 1985.
Gross mass: 361 kg (795 lb).
Unfuelled mass: 27 kg (59 lb).
Height: 1.20 m (3.90 ft).
Diameter: 0.69 m (2.26 ft).
Thrust: 27.00 kN (6,069 lbf).
Burn time: 34 s.
Number: 2 .
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Associated Countries
Associated Engines
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Star 27 Thiokol solid rocket engine. 27 kN. Apogee motor used on CTS, GMS, BS, GPS, GOES satellites. In Production. Isp=288s. More...
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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
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Fairchild American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Fairchild, USA. More...
Associated Propellants
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Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...
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