Lunar Module ascent engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:burn_duration approximately 8 minutes
gptkbp:combustion_chamber_pressure approximately 100 psi
gptkbp:control_system manual and automatic
electronic control system
throttleable
gptkbp:cooling_system none required
no active cooling system
gptkbp:designed_for gptkb:Lunar_Module
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Grumman_Aircraft_Engineering_Corporation
gptkbp:elevation approximately 100 kilometers
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:Moon
1960s
NASA archives
extensive research conducted
in lunar orbit
innovative design features
significant in space exploration history
pressure-fed
manual override available
influenced future lunar missions
on the lunar surface
gptkbp:engine_configuration modular design
detailed specifications available
single engine
gptkbp:engine_power high reliability
high efficiency
high fuel efficiency
optimized for lunar ascent
gptkbp:engine_test static fire tests
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Apollo_11
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 60 inches
42 inches
gptkbp:fuel_type hypergolic propellants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lunar Module ascent engine
gptkbp:ignition_system hypergolic ignition
pyrotechnic initiator
gptkbp:is_tested_for NASA facilities
gptkbp:launch_mass approximately 15,000 pounds
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Moon
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Mars_Rover
gptkbp:number_of_engines one
gptkbp:operational_period approximately 9 minutes
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:oxidation_states gptkb:Nitrogen_Tetroxide
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:Aerozine_50
3,500 pounds
2.33
gptkbp:successor gptkb:none
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apollo_11_artifacts
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5