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Nova GD-J-1

Stage · USA

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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.

No Engines: 4.

Country
USA
Engines
L-6.55
Launch Vehicles
Nova GD-J
Propellants
Lox/Kerosene