Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The Space Shuttle Integrated Main Propulsion System (IMPS) consists of the External Tank (ET), Orbiter Main Propulsion System (MPS), and Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs). The IMPS is tasked with the storage, conditioning, distribution, and combustion of cryogenic liquid hydrogen (LH2) and liquid oxygen (LO2) propellants to provide first and second stage thrust for achieving orbital velocity. The design, certification, and operation of the associated IMPS hardware have produced many lessons learned over the course of the Space Shuttle Program (SSP). A subset of these items will be discussed in this paper for consideration when designing, building, and operating future spacecraft propulsion systems. This paper will focus on lessons learned related to Orbiter MPS and is the first of a planned series to address the subject matter.
Keywords:
Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Type:
JSC-CN-24087
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47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit; Jul 31, 2011 - Aug 03, 2011; San Diego, CA; United States|9th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference; Jul 31, 2011 - Aug 03, 2011; San Diego, CA; United States
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application/pdf
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