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Propulsion Progress for NASA's Space Launch SystemLeaders from NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will participate in a panel discussing the progress made on the program's propulsion systems. The SLS will be the nation's next human-rated heavy-lift vehicle for new missions beyond Earth's orbit. With a first launch slated for 2017, the SLS Program is turning plans into progress, with the initial rocket being built in the U.S.A. today, engaging the aerospace workforce and infrastructure. Starting with an overview of the SLS mission and programmatic status, the discussion will then delve into progress on each of the primary SLS propulsion elements, including the boosters, core stage engines, upper stage engines, and stage hardware. Included will be a discussion of the 5-segment solid rocket motors (ATK), which are derived from Space Shuttle and Ares developments, as well as the RS-25 core stage engines from the Space Shuttle inventory and the J- 2X upper stage engine now in testing (Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne). The panel will respond to audience questions about this important national capability for human and scientific space exploration missions.
Document ID
20120015774
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
May, Todd A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Lyles, Garry M.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Priskos, Alex S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Kynard, Michael H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Lavoie, Anthony R.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
July 29, 2012
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
M12-1965
M12-1861
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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