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Orion 50SXLG

OSC solid rocket engine.

Gross mass: 15,000 kg (33,000 lb).
Height: 10.00 m (32.00 ft).
Diameter: 1.27 m (4.16 ft).

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Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

OSC American manufacturer of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Orbital Sciences Corporation, USA. More...

Associated Propellants

Solid 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. 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

Orion 50SG Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 15,000 kg. More...