Also known as Spherical Thiokol Apogee Rocket, STAR rocket stage, STAR kick stage
family of American rocket stages developed by Thiokol
Propulsion Products Catalog This document does not contain technical data as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.10; or technology as defined under EAR (15 CFR 730-774). 1 Propulsion Products Catalog This document does not contain technical data as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.10; or technology as defined under EAR (15 CFR 730-774). i INTRODUCTION Northrop Grumman’s space propulsion, ordnance, and launch structures products described in this catalog reflect more than 60 years of experience providing high-performance and reliable propulsion to the aerospace industry. The product data sheets within are divided into three categories (Large Motors, Small Motors, and Launch Structures) and summarize the principal design and performance characteristics for initial evaluation. Northrop Grumman routinely modifies products to meet evolving customer needs through detailed design, analysis, and testing that maintain the heritage of prior, flight-proven designs. We welcome the opportunity to provide additional evaluation and optimal solutions for your mission needs. • Inquiries regarding large motor products and launch structures should be directed to our business development representatives at psbdev@ ngc.com. Additional information can be found at northropgrumman.com/ space/propulsion-systems/ • Inquiries regarding small motor products should be directed to our business development representatives at [email protected] For information about these and other Northrop Grumman products, please visit www.northropgrumman.com. Propulsion Products Catalog This document does not contain technical data as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.10; or technology as defined under EAR (15 CFR 730-774). 1 LARGE MOTOR SUMMARY LARGE MOTOR SUMMARY INFORMATIONINFORMATION ORION, CASTOR ® , GEM, AND HEAVY-LIFT BOOSTER CAPABILITIES Northrop Grumman’s large motor series (Orion, CASTOR, GEM, and Heavy-Lift Boosters) span a significant range of size and boost capability, with motors ranging from approximately 2,000 pounds up to 1.6 million pounds. The figure on the following page provides a graphic comparison of the relative sizes of the principal motors in these series. Tabular summaries of motor dimensions, weights, and performance data across these motor series are provided in Table 1 and a summary of test and flight experience is provided in Table 2. Inquiries regarding our large motor products should be directed to our business development representatives at [email protected]. Propulsion Products Catalog This document does not contain technical data as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.10; or technology as defined under EAR (15 CFR 730-774) 2 Propulsion Products Catalog This document does not contain technical data as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.10; or technology as defined under EAR (15 CFR 730-774) 5 Table 2. Large Motor Test and Flight History MotorApplications/Uses Number of Static Fire Tests Number of Motors Flown TVCProduction Status Orion 32Technology Demonstration10YesComponent-qualified Orion 32XLTechnology Demonstration10YesComponent-qualified Orion 38Pegasus/Taurus/Pegasus XL/ Taurus XL/Minotaur I/Minotaur IV/Minotaur-C/ GMD OBV 389OptionalProduction Orion 38HPTechnology Demonstration10YesDevelopment Orion 50Pegasus Std110OptionalOut of Production Orion 50TTaurus Std06OptionalOut of Production Orion 50 XLPegasus XL/Minotaur/OBV265OptionalProduction Orion 50 XLTTaurus XL/Minotaur-C/IRBM Target013OptionalProduction Orion 50SPegasus Std/Hyper-X113NoOut of Production Orion 50STTaurus Std16OptionalOut of Production Orion 50SG00OptionalOut of Production Orion 50S XLPegasus XL135NoProduction Orion 50S XLGGMD OBV/ALV/IRBM Target528OptionalProduction Orion 50S XLTTaurus XL/Minotaur-C04OptionalProduction CASTOR IVADelta II/Atlas 2AS7313NoOut of Production CASTOR IVBMAXUS/Targets334YesProduction CASTOR IVA-XLHII-A434NoOut of Production CASTOR 30Antares/Athena Ic/Athena IIc12YesProduction CASTOR 30BAntares02YesProduction CASTOR 30XLAntares113YesProduction CASTO
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