Rocketdyne RS-68

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:check_in_time about 10 minutes
gptkbp:combustor_type gas-generator cycle
gptkbp:control_system digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system film cooling
active cooling system
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2001
gptkbp:development gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:development_cost $1 billion
gptkbp:engine extensive
modular design
ongoing improvements
staged combustion
commercial launches
potential for new missions
RS-68 A upgrades
part of ULA's fleet
gptkbp:engine_configuration modular design
publicly available
single chamber
gptkbp:engine_power high reliability
documented
optimized for heavy payloads
gptkbp:engine_testing_results published
gptkbp:engine_thrust_vector_control yes
gptkbp:engine_type liquid bipropellant engine
RS-68 A
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:exhaust_system converging-diverging nozzle
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2002
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 5.5 ft
16.5 ft
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
turbopump
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rocketdyne RS-68
gptkbp:ignition_system gptkb:spark_plug
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:NASA_Stennis_Space_Center
completed
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rocketdyne
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:1
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 1000 psi
single chamber
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:oxidation_states liquid oxygen
gptkbp:oxidizer_pump_type turbopump
gptkbp:propulsion 680,000 lbf
226:1
gptkbp:replaced_by RS-68 A
gptkbp:specific_impulse 305 seconds
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Delta_IV
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Delta_IV
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4