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Cargo LV Stage 1

Stage · USA

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LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Core vehicle proposed by NASA for Project Constellation exploration of moon and Mars. Originally it would use shuttle external tank tooling. This version was proposed by Thiokol prior to Constellation decision. Modification of shuttle external tank. Includes 28.6 metric ton SSME engine pod.

No Engines: 5.

Country
USA
Engines
SSME
Propellants
Lox/LH2