Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Aug 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986space...2...43c&link_type=abstract
Space (ISSN 0267-954X), vol. 2, June-Aug. 1986, p. 43, 44, 59.
Statistics
Applications
Multistage Rocket Vehicles, Proton Satellites, U.S.S.R. Space Program, Booster Rocket Engines, Launch Vehicles, Lunar Probes, Space Commercialization
Scientific paper
The three versions of the Proton booster used to date are presented and connections are made between the Proton and the U.S.S.R.'s lunar program. The question as to whether or not the proton could be manrated is addressed. The original version of the Proton, known as the SL-9 vehicle, consists of the first stage cluster of six engines with a 13-ton second stage. The second version was the SL-12 and the third version was the SL-13. The SL-13 consists of the SL-9 with a new 5.6-ton third stage added. The SL-12, introduced before the SL-13, uses the basic three stages of the SL-13 with a fourth escape stage added. The use of the SL-12 vehicle in two major series of applications satellites put in earth orbit is described. It is noted that if the loss of the Challenger Orbiter results in a major shift in Shuttle payload philosophy, the Proton and other expendable boosters will be called upon to fill the gaps.
No associations
LandOfFree
Proton re-evaluated does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Proton re-evaluated, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Proton re-evaluated will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-895737