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Other Designations: Abort Stage. Part of: Dynasoar. Class: Manned. Type: Spacecraft Module. Purpose: Contingency boost. Thiokol XM-92 Minuteman Stage II motor. Used for launch aborts, emergency reentry maneuver, go-around maneuver in case of missed landing approach, and acceleration to supersonic speed when air-launched from B-52. Crew Size: 1. Length: 1.83 m (6.00 ft). Basic Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Maximum Diameter: 1.52 m (4.98 ft). Mass: 1,360 kg (2,990 lb). Main Engine Thrust: 177.890 kN (39,991 lbf). Main Engine Propellants: Solid rocket. Main Engine Propellants: 1,040 kg (2,290 lb). Main Engine Isp: 265 sec. Spacecraft delta v: 450 m/s (1,470 ft/sec).
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