RD-180 engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NROL-99
gptkb:NROL-60
gptkb:RD-170
gptkbp:application satellite launches
gptkbp:average_temperature up to 3,000 K
gptkbp:check_in_time approximately 4 minutes
gptkbp:collaborations Russia and USA
gptkbp:community_engagement high due to space exploration
gptkbp:controls digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
gptkbp:debut_year over 80 launches
gptkbp:design derived from RD-170
gptkbp:developer 1990s
$1 billion
gptkbp:emissions_standard aerospike nozzle
gptkbp:engine 2
modular design
staged combustion
two nozzle configuration
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:NASA_Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2000
gptkbp:focuses_on case studies in aerospace engineering
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 4.5 m
high
2.4 m
gptkbp:fuel_type RP-1 and Liquid Oxygen
liquid bipropellant
gptkbp:future_plans potential for lunar missions
gptkbp:has_documentation available for engineers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RD-180 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system hypergolic ignition
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Aerojet_Rocketdyne
gptkbp:market $100 million
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive during launches
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 2,500 psi
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Atlas_V_first_stage
gptkbp:operational_area commercial and government missions
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Atlas_rocket_family
gptkbp:partnerships collaboration with Lockheed Martin
gptkbp:production_company additive manufacturing
gptkbp:propulsion 311 seconds
180,000 lbf
gimbaled nozzles
gptkbp:reliability proven technology
gptkbp:retirement_year planned for 2025
gptkbp:safety_record excellent
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 22,000 kg to LEO
gptkbp:succeeded_by high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:RD-181_engine
gptkbp:type staged combustion cycle
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Atlas_V
gptkbp:weight 3,800 kg