Nova Solid 6
Nova NASA 5 Solids
Nova NASA 5 Solid Motors
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Gross Mass: 1,224,000 kg (2,698,000 lb). Empty Mass: 153,000 kg (337,000 lb). Thrust (vac): 28,017.000 kN (6,298,472 lbf). Isp: 263 sec. Burn time: 97 sec. Propellants: Solid. Isp(sl): 238 sec. Diameter: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Span: 5.20 m (17.00 ft). Length: 45.70 m (149.90 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Engine: 200 inch solid, segment x 6. Status: Study 1960.

5 used as first stage of solid Nova design. Masses estimated based on total vehicle thrust, performance, and stage volumes.

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