39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit · 2003 · 35 citations · 6 references
Space VehicleEngineeringHybrid Propulsion TechnologyHybrid Electric VehicleSpace VehiclesSpace MissionsLarge Hybrid BoostersChemical PropulsionHybrid MotorMechatronicsRocket EngineHybrid VehiclePropulsionAerospace Propulsion SystemsAerospace EngineeringMechanical SystemsTest SeriesIn-space Propulsion SystemsAerospace Propulsion
The Hybrid Propulsion Demonstration Program (HPDP) program was formed to mature hybrid propulsion technology to a readiness level sufficient to enable commercialization for various space launch applications. The goal of the HPDP was to develop and test a 250,000 pound vacuum thrust hybrid booster in order to demonstrate hybrid propulsion technology and enable manufacturing of large hybrid boosters for current and future space launch vehicles. The HPDP has successfully conducted four tests of the 250,000 pound thrust hybrid rocket motor at NASA's Stennis Space Center. This paper documents the test series.
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