Advanced space engine component developments

Abstract

The principal components of a high-performance advanced space engine are being fabricated and tested at Rocketdyne under NASA contracts. Effort is in progress on the main liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen turbopumps, thrust chamber, and injector. A description of the primary design and performance parameters, and the mechanical arrangement of each component is presented. Fabrication techniques used in producing test hardware are related and test results and plans are outlined.