Air Force Research Laboratory's Rocket Engine Program Enters Fast-Paced Test Phase

Abstract

EDWARDS AFB, Calif. Testing is underway of critical components for integration into the world's first full flow cycle hydrogen/oxygen boost engine. Recent tests of the Integrated Powerhead Demonstration project here established a technical first for the United States and mark the first advancements in boost engine technology since the space shuttle main engine was initially developed in the 1970's. The Department of Defense's Integrated Powerhead Demonstration project developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate is ongoing at the Aerojet-Complex test facilities in Sacramento.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 2002
Accession Number
ADA411890

Entities

People

  • Jeff Thornburg

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Combustion
  • Demonstrations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engines
  • Hydrogen
  • Information Operations
  • Military Research
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets
  • Space Shuttles
  • Technology Transfer
  • Test Facilities
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space