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Nova NASA 4 Solids
Nova NASA 4 Solid Motors
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Model: 240 inch solid. Gross Mass: 1,633,000 kg (3,600,000 lb). Empty Mass: 163,000 kg (359,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 24,457.000 kN (5,498,152 lbf). Isp: 263 sec. Burn time: 150 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 238 sec. Diameter: 6.10 m (20.00 ft). Span: 6.10 m (20.00 ft). Length: 34.10 m (111.80 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Status: Study 1960.

Notional 240 inch solid motor considered in cluster of 4 as alternative to Nova 8 F-1 stage. Led to 260 inch motor tested in late 1960's.

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