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L-5.25H

Engine · USA

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Notional LOx/LH2 rocket engine. Study 1963. Engines for recoverable booster engine package 'half stage' of a 1 1/2 stage arrangement. Used on Nova GD-H launch vehicle.

Separation at 2,980 m/s at 87,800 m altitude; splashdown under 4 46 m diameter parachutes 1,000 km downrange.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Nova GD-H
Propellants
Lox/LH2