NASA and ATK successfully test five-segment solid rocket motor
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 12:49
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- With a loud roar and mighty column of flame, NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of the largest and most powerful solid rocket motor designed for flight. The motor is potentially transferable to future heavy-lift launch vehicle designs.