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5 Segment RSRM
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Gross Mass: 751,212 kg (1,656,138 lb). Empty Mass: 100,350 kg (221,230 lb). Thrust (vac): 15,480.356 kN (3,480,122 lbf). Isp: 265 sec. Burn time: 110 sec. Propellants: Solid. Propellant Formulation: PBAN. Isp(sl): 234 sec. Diameter: 3.77 m (12.36 ft). Span: 5.10 m (16.70 ft). Length: 53.87 m (176.73 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Engine: RSRM. Status: In development. Five-segment version of Shuttle RSRM studied in 1999-2003 to increase shuttle payload to ISS. Test fired in 2003 but not proceeded with. Another version proposed in 2005 for use as lateral boosters for the Constellation Cargo Vehicle.
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