Encyclopedia Astronautica
Dolphin

Starstruck Lox/Solid hybrid rocket engine. 155 kN.

Thrust: 155.00 kN (34,845 lbf).

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

Starstruck American manufacturer of rocket engines. Starstruck Incorporated, USA. More...

Associated Propellants

Lox/Solid Liquid oxygen was the earliest, cheapest, safest, and eventually the preferred oxidiser for large space launchers. Its main drawback is that it is moderately cryogenic, and therefore not suitable for military uses where storage of the fuelled missile and quick launch are required. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...

Associated Stages

Dolphin-1 Lox/Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 7,500 kg. Thrust 155.00 kN. More...