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Nova 1 stage series

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  • Nova 59-4-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Empty Mass Estimated.
  • Nova NASA-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. .
  • Nova 60-8-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Mass estimated based on total LV weight.
  • Nova 9L-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.
  • Nova A-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. .
  • Nova B-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. .
  • Nova DAC 2-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been July 1977. Recoverable stage. 10% plug nozzle.
  • Nova DAC ISI-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been July 1977. Recoverable stage. 10% plug nozzle.
  • Nova DAC-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been July 1977. Recoverable stage. 10% plug nozzle.
  • Nova GD-B-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions. Recoverable engine package; separation at 3,398 m/s at 76,200 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 7 30 m diameter parachutes 1300 km downrange.
  • Nova GD-F-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions. Recoverable stage; separation at 3,365 m/s at 89,300 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 8 46 m diameter parachutes 1300 km downrange.
  • Nova GD-H-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. .
  • Nova GD-J-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions. Recoverable stage of ballistic shape; separation at 3,420 m/s at 93,900 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 7 parachutes 1340 km downrange.
  • Nova MM 1B-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been December 1972.
  • Nova MM 1C-1 LOx/Kerosene propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been February 1973.
  • Nova MM 33-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been April 1975. SSTO - payload 1,042,000 lbs.
  • Nova MM 34-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been June 1976. Sustainer stage (required 4-engine booster stage).
  • Nova MM S10E-1 stage LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been October 1977. SSTO; expendable.
  • Nova MM S10R-1 stage LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been June 1978. SSTO; recoverable.
  • Nova MM T10EE-1-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been November 1976. Expendable stage.
  • Nova MM T10RE-1-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been January 1977. Recoverable stage.
  • Nova MM T10RR-2-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been December 1976. Recoverable stage.
  • Nova MM T10RR-3-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been July 1977. Recoverable stage. 10% plug nozzle.
  • Nova MM-1 LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Operational date would have been December 1974.