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Ares Power.

Authors :
Warwick, Graham
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 7/28/2008, Vol. 169 Issue 4, p51-51. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports on the changes made by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the propulsion system design of its Ares I crew launch vehicle, as the agency copes with cost, weight and performance concerns. Cost and weight issues with composites have forced the agency back to a metal nozzle for the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR) J-2X rocket engine that will power the Ares I crew launch vehicle. Steve Creech, Ares V integration manager, says NASA's goal is a nine-ton margin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
169
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
34009212