NASA NTRS · 19760025137
Space shuttle three main engine return to launch site abort
Abstract
A Return-to-Launch-Site (RTLS) abort with three Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSME) operational was examined. The results are trajectories and main engine cutoff conditions that are approximately the same as for a two SSME case. Requiring the three SSME solution to match the two SSME abort eliminates additional crew training and is accomplished with negligible software impact.
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Carter, J. F., Bown, R. L.. 1975-11-21. Space shuttle three main engine return to launch site abort. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760025137
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