Nova MM S10E-2
Nova Model S10E-2
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Orbital launch vehicle. Year: 1963. Family: Nova. Country: USA. Status: Study 1963.

Expendable single stage to orbit Nova using conical shape, 30 CD module engines in zero-length plug nozzle. Operational date would have been November 1977.

Manufacturer: Martin. LEO Payload: 581,000 kg (1,280,000 lb). to: 185 km Orbit. Liftoff Thrust: 133,421.600 kN (29,994,369 lbf). Total Mass: 10,999,200 kg (24,249,000 lb). Core Diameter: 21.30 m (69.80 ft). Total Length: 66.00 m (216.00 ft).

Stage Data - Nova MM S10E-2
  • Stage Number: 1. 1 x Stage: Nova MM S10E-2. Gross Mass: 10,302,000 kg (22,712,000 lb). Empty Mass: 639,000 kg (1,408,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 160,672.000 kN (36,120,502 lbf). Isp: 454 sec. Burn time: 263 sec. Isp(sl): 377 sec. Diameter: 21.30 m (69.80 ft). Span: 36.70 m (120.40 ft). Length: 54.80 m (179.70 ft). Propellants: Lox/LH2. No Engines: 30. Engine: CD Module. Status: Study 1963. Operational date would have been November 1977. SSTO; expendable; payload 1,283,000 lbs.
Bibliography and Further Reading
  • Scala, Keith J, and Swanson, Glen E, Quest, "They Might Be Giants Part 2", Spring, 1993.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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