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Sola, F. L.

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NASA NTRS1989

Development of the Explorer solid rocket motor

The successful launching of Explorer I on an accelerated schedule was due in part to the extensive design and developmental testing effort accomplished in support of the U.S. Army's Sergeant missile system. The 1/5-scale solid rocket motor used in the missile development in conjunction with a modified Redstone rocket became the basis for the Jupiter-C launch vehicle, which launched the first U.S. satellite. A description of the solid rocket motor and its development for use as part of the upper stages of the Jupiter-C is presented.

Sola, F. L.↗
NASA NTRS1984

Development of a bipropellant propulsion module for the Galileo spacecraft

The bipropellant engine retropropulsion module (RPM) of the Jupiter-exploration Galileo spacecraft provides attitude control, trajectory correction, a deep space velocity increment, a spacecraft deflection maneuver for an entry capsule, a retromaneuver for Jupiter approach, and a 'perijove raise' maneuver for the Jovian system tour of the spacecraft. Attention is given to the design features and performance capabilities of the RPM, which uses a set of 12 10-N thrusters in conjunction with a 400-N engine. Tanks contain 935 kg of propellant to satisfy mission requirements.

Hagenest, W.↗