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SLS SRB 2720

Stage · USA

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Solid propellant rocket stage. Four such 180 inch segmented solid rocket motors provided first stage thrust for Project Lunex. A liquid propellant first stage was considered as an alternative, but the solid stage was the baseline. Empty mass, specific impulse estimated.

Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
SLS BC-2720, SLS AB-825
Propellants
Solid