NGLS - Next-Generation Launch System от ULA

[tnt22]

 Tory Bruno @torybruno 9 мин. назад

iSpy a pair of BE4 Path Finder engines at the Decatur Rocket Factory. #VulcanCentaur

[tnt22]

 ULA @ulalaunch 21 ч. назад

Here's a close up of the #VulcanCentaur booster stage before it was transported to the pneumatic test facility at our Decatur, AL factory. The booster tanks are constructed of orthogrid aluminum barrels and spun-formed aluminum domes.

Learn more: https://ulalaunch.com/rockets/vulcan-centaur

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1338868332150345730/pu/vid/1280x720/fOXIalNRgnZeXAxx.mp4 (0:15)

[zandr]

https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-successfully-completes-validation-test-of-new-rocket-motor-for-united-launch-alliance?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Image&utm_content=variation&utm_campaign=variation&Code=SNS-13493

GEM 63XL rocket motors will help launch ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket
PROMONTORY, Utah – Jan. 21, 2021 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) conducted a validation ground test of an extended length 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) today in Promontory. This variation of the company's GEM 63 strap-on booster was developed in partnership with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to provide additional lift capability to the Vulcan Centaur rocket.

Northrop Grumman conducted a validation test of its GEM 63XL rocket motor on Jan. 21 at its Promontory, Utah, facility. The GEM 63XL will support the United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

"This new motor optimizes our best-in-class technologies and leverages flight-proven solid rocket propulsion designs to provide our customers with the most reliable product," said Charlie Precourt, vice president, propulsion systems, Northrop Grumman. "Evolving the original GEM 63 design utilizes our decades of GEM strap-on booster expertise while enhancing capabilities for heavy-lift missions."
During today's static test, the motor fired for approximately 90 seconds, producing nearly 449,000 pounds of thrust to validate the performance capability of the motor design. Additionally, this firing verified the motor's internal insulation, propellant grain, ballistics and nozzle in a hot-conditioned environment.

Спойлер

Northrop Grumman has supplied rocket propulsion to ULA and its heritage companies for a variety of launch vehicles since 1964. The GEM family of strap-on motors was developed starting in the early 1980s with the GEM 40 to support the Delta II launch vehicle. The company then followed with the GEM 46 for the Delta II Heavy, and the GEM 60, which flew 86 motors over 26 Delta IV launches before retiring in 2019. The first GEM 63 motors supported ULA's Atlas V rocket in November 2020.
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tK2LFfsbCY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tK2LFfsbCY 1:47
GEM 63XL VM-1 Static Test
  Northrop Grumman

[Чебурашка]

Движемся вперёд потиху

Via
@JeffBezos
on Instagram: #BlueOrigin recently conducted a long-duration, full thrust static fire test of the BE-4 engine at their test facility in Van Horn, TX.

This is a good step towards getting the engines qualified for use on Vulcan & New Glenn.

[zandr]

https://twitter.com/RuagSpace/status/1356644803526680577

RUAGSpace  @RuagSpace
Our team recently said farewell to our first @ULALaunch #VulcanCentaur payload fairing before it took a little road trip out to El Segundo, California for acoustic testing. Ride along with us as we follow this #mightyfairing #madeinamerica #spaceiscool

[Чебурашка]

Выкатили бустер на свет божий.
А сосиска потолще чем у Атласа.

[zandr]

Julia  @julia_bergeron
A peek at the Blue Origin #BE4 engines onboard the #VulcanCentaur Pathfinder as it rolls towards the gate at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Have you taken your booster for a walk today?

[Чебурашка]

Даже не сосиська, а какая-то сарделька 

[zandr]

Tory Bruno  @torybruno
Vulcan is here! And it's a big boy at 11 stories tall... The #VulcanCentaur pathfinder booster is here at Cape Canaveral in all its 5.4-meter-diameter, 33.5-meter-long glory. Heading over to our ULA facilities to prep for LVOS

[zandr]

ULA  @ulalaunch
#VulcanCentaur, welcome to Cape Canaveral, FL!
The pathfinder first stage that will pave the way for the rocket's inaugural launch, arrived by #ULARocketShip for site testing. First exercise: Launch Vehicle on Stand (LVOS). #CountdownToVulcan

[zandr]

Код Выделить Развернуть

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekLfPx4ZYU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekLfPx4ZYU 0:24
Vulcan Centaur Pathfinder Booster Gets Off-Loaded from Rocketship
  Saheem

[Евгений Кравченко]

Выкатили бустер на свет божий.
А сосиска потолще чем у Атласа.

Atlas 6

[Дмитрий В.]

Даже не сосиська, а какая-то сарделька 

Как у Дельты-4.

[Просто Василий]

Be-4 еле влазит даже в 5.4

[Astro Cat]

2 необкатанных движка. Грохнется, имхо. Когда пуск?

[azvoz]

Be-4 еле влазит даже в 5.4

Два Be-4

[Дмитрий В.]

2 необкатанных движка. Грохнется, имхо. Когда пуск?

Ангара же не грохнулась, да даже Старшип взлетел. Почему Вулкан-то грохнется?

[azvoz]

2 необкатанных движка. Грохнется, имхо. Когда пуск?

Ангара же не грохнулась, да даже Старшип взлетел. Почему Вулкан-то грохнется?

Потому что он не имеет права опередить Маскианский Звездолёт !!!

[Astro Cat]

Ангара же не грохнулась, да даже Старшип взлетел. Почему Вулкан-то грохнется?

Потому что мало испытаны движки. У Ангары они с проверенными технологиям от РД-170. Старшип при куче прожигов и полетов не стабилен. А тут даже никаких полетов не было.

Потому что он не имеет права опередить Маскианский Звездолёт !!!

Пусть опережает. Они не сопоставимы. Мелочь против супертяжа. Фалькон-9 уже опередила это поделие по многоразовости, по цене, по надежности.