35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit · 1999 · 10 citations · 0 references
EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAerospace MaterialsPropulsionSpacecraft DesignDurabilityDurability TestingEngine DesignEngine TestingPropulsion SystemsRocket PropulsionCombined-cycle PropulsionDurability AnalysisEngine DurabilityEngine Durability TestingPerformance CharacterizationRocket Engine PerformanceRocket Engine Testing
The development of low cost, highly reusable rocket thrusters is essential for fulfilling NASA's commitment of providing economical space access. Results obtained from a recent sub-scale, high performance rocket thruster development and test program applied to a Rocket Based Combined Cycle engine have demonstrated rocket versatility and durability in over 678 tests at chamber pressures between 190 and 1930 psia using gaseous oxygen and gaseous hydrogen.