Skip to content
79,433 pages · 13,741 images · since 1994 Browse A–Z Today in space history
Encyclopedia Astronautica The full story of spaceflight
Encyclopedia entry

Orion engine

Engine · USA

Original archive entry. The text, images and links below are kept as they were written.

Aerojet dual-thrust (boost-sustain) solid rocket engine, originally designed for the Hawk surface-to-air missile. Surplus motors were used in sounding rockets.

Country
USA
Propellants
Solid
Agency
Aerojet