Advanced Launch System propulsion focused technology liquid methane turbopump technical implementation plan
This program will focus on the integration of all functional disciplines of the design, manufacturing, materials, fabrication and producibility to define and demonstrate a highly reliable, easily maintained, low cost liquid methane turbopump as a component for the STBE (Space Transportation Booster Engine) using the STME (main engine) oxygen turbopump. A cost model is to be developed to predict the recurring cost of production hardware and operations. A prime objective of the program is to design the liquid methane turbopump to be used in common with a LH{sub 2} turbopump optimized for the STME. Time phasing of the effort is presented and interrelationship of the tasks is defined. Major subcontractors are identified and their roles in the program are described.
- Research Organization:
- Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5404206
- Report Number(s):
- N-91-24471; NASA-CR-183681; NAS-1.26:183681; CNN: NAS8-37594
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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