Star 48B l

Star-48B Long
Credit - Thiokol

Manufacturer Name: TE-M-711-18. Designer: Thiokol. Gross Mass: 2,141 kg (4,720 lb). Empty Mass: 131 kg (288 lb). Propellants: Solid. Isp: 292 sec. Diameter: 1.24 m (4.08 ft). Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: In Production. Flown: 29.

Lengthened version of Star 48B to provide increased payload capability. The design incorporates a longer cylindrical section in the motor case. Total impulse 591,142 kgf-sec. Motor propellant mass fraction 0.939.

Bibliography and Further Reading

Thiokol Corporation Web Site, As of May, 1999. Accessed at: http://www.thiokol.com.

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