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200 inch solid segment x 4

Engine · USA

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Notional solid rocket engine. Study 1960. 4 used as first stage of NASA all-solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. Solid propellant rocket stage. Conceptual motor to be used as first stage of a solid Nova design. 4 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Extended high-expansion nozzles. 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