Rocketdyne RS-68

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Delta_IV
gptkb:Titan_IVB/_Centaur
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:check_in_time about 10 minutes
gptkbp:controls digital control system
gptkbp:cooling_system film cooling
active cooling system
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:2001
gptkbp:developer gptkb:NASA
$1 billion
gptkbp:emissions_standard converging-diverging nozzle
gptkbp:engine gptkb:musical
extensive
modular design
ongoing improvements
high reliability
publicly available
published
documented
staged combustion
single chamber
commercial launches
optimized for heavy payloads
potential for new missions
RS-68 A upgrades
part of ULA's fleet
gptkbp:engine_type liquid bipropellant engine
RS-68 A
gptkbp:environmental_impact low emissions
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2002
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 5.5 ft
16.5 ft
gptkbp:fuel_type liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen
gas-generator cycle
turbopump
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rocketdyne RS-68
gptkbp:ignition_system gptkb:park
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:NASA_Stennis_Space_Center
completed
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rocketdyne
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 1000 psi
single chamber
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:United_Launch_Alliance
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:battle
305 seconds
680,000 lbf
226:1
gptkbp:replaced_by RS-68 A
gptkbp:social_structure liquid oxygen
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Delta_IV
gptkbp:weight 3,000 lb