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Shuttle Orbiter

Stage · USA

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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. .

Cost $ : 300.000 million. No Engines: 3.

Subtopics

  • Shuttle Orbiter OMS N2O4/MMH propellant rocket stage. Two pods, mounted each side of vertical stabilizer, provide propulsion for orbit insertion, maneuver, and de-orbit.
  • Shuttle C stage N2O4/MMH propellant rocket stage. .
Country
USA
Engines
SSME
Propellants
Lox/LH2