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NASA's Space Launch System Takes ShapeSignificant hardware and software for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) began rolling off assembly lines in 2016, setting the stage for critical testing in 2017 and the launch of new capability for deep-space human exploration. (Figure 1) At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) near New Orleans, LA, full-scale test articles are being joined by flight hardware. Structural test stands are nearing completion at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL. An SLS booster solid rocket motor underwent test firing, while flight motor segments were cast. An RS-25 and Engine Control Unit (ECU) for early SLS flights were tested at NASA's Stennis Space Center (SSC). The upper stage for the first flight was completed, and NASA completed Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for a new, powerful upper stage. The pace of production and testing is expected to increase in 2017. This paper will discuss the technical and programmatic highlights and challenges of 2016 and look ahead to plans for 2017.
Document ID
20170005354
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Askins, Bruce R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Robinson, Kimberly F. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
June 7, 2017
Publication Date
May 22, 2017
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Launch Vehicles And Launch Operations
Report/Patent Number
M17-5958
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Army-Navy-NASA-Air Force (JANNAF) Meeting of the Rocket Nozzle Technology Subcommittee (RNTS)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States
Start Date: May 22, 2017
End Date: May 25, 2017
Sponsors: Department of the Army, NASA Headquarters, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Navy
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NM07AA70C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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