Titan II second stage

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:associated_missions Gemini 3 to Gemini 12
gptkbp:challenges high performance requirements
gptkbp:check_in_time 150 seconds
gptkbp:configuration two-stage
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:advanced_propulsion_systems
gptkbp:control_system inertial guidance
gptkbp:debut multiple launches
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990s
gptkbp:design_features aerodynamic shape
gptkbp:development 1955-1962
gptkbp:diameter 10 ft
gptkbp:elevation up to 200 km
gptkbp:engine gptkb:LR87
gptkbp:engine_configuration staged combustion
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1962
gptkb:1986
numerous
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene and liquid oxygen
gptkbp:function orbital insertion
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial navigation
gptkbp:has_authority_over pitch, yaw, roll
gptkbp:height 25 ft
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered crewed spaceflight
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Titan II second stage
gptkbp:ignition_system hypergolic
gptkbp:influence modern launch vehicles
gptkbp:integration with Titan I
gptkbp:launch_date frequent during operational years
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_family
gptkb:Titan_II
gptkbp:legacy influenced future rocket designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Martin_Marietta
gptkbp:mass 30,000 lb
gptkbp:mission gptkb:1986
suborbital and orbital missions
gptkbp:number_of_engines 2
gptkbp:operational_cost moderate
gptkbp:operational_period 1962-1986
gptkbp:operational_use military and civilian missions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Titan_II_rocket
gptkbp:payload_capacity 3,000 kg to low Earth orbit
shrouded payload
gptkbp:propulsion gptkb:RP-1
3.67
liquid oxygen
110,000 lbf
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:safety_record generally safe
gptkbp:significance first stage to use RP-1 and LOX
gptkbp:stage_separation mechanical separation
gptkbp:staging_event after first stage burn
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Titan_IV
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Gemini_program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Titan_II
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5