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Model: SASSTO. Gross Mass: 97,976 kg (216,000 lb). Empty Mass: 6,668 kg (14,700 lb). Thrust (vac): 1,558.100 kN (350,275 lbf). Isp: 464 sec. Burn time: 300 sec. Propellants: Lox/LH2. Propellant Formulation: Lox/Slush LH2. Isp(sl): 367 sec. Diameter: 6.60 m (21.60 ft). Span: 6.60 m (21.60 ft). Length: 18.80 m (61.60 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Plug-Nozzle SASSTO. Status: Study 1967. Cost $ : 16.100 million. First Flight: 1975. Other designations: Saturn Applications Single Stage to Orbit. Recoverable S-IVB with plug nozzle engine. 36 x plug-nozzle engines (102 atm chamber pressure, 6:1 mixture ratio) Used on Launch Vehicles: Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |