Space Shuttle Propulsion

Explains the key propulsion systems, their use for shuttle operations and how they differ from past expendable systems. Looks at the reusable solid rocket boosters, the external tank, the main propulsion system, the reaction control system and the orbital maneuvering subsystem.

More in Space Shuttle Profile Series

  1. Orbiter Thermal Protection System
  2. Space Shuttle Economics
  3. Space shuttle overview: May 1980. 1980
  4. Space Shuttle - The Orbiter 1981
  5. Space Shuttle Communications 1981
  6. Space Shuttle Extra Vehicular Activity 1981
  7. Space Shuttle Ground Support 1981
  8. Space Shuttle Missions And Payloads 1981
  9. Space Shuttle Propulsion 1981
  10. Space Shuttle Spacelab 1981
  11. Sts - 1 Launch Aborts 1981

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, description, catalog record