JANNAF “Test and Evaluation Guidelines for Liquid Rocket Engines”: Status and Application

Abstract: For many decades, the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base has performed remarkably in developing complex…

Chug and Buzz…. The Neglected and Disrespected Combustion Instabilities

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Next-Generation RS-25 Engines for the NASA Space Launch System

Abstract: The utilization of heritage RS-25 engines, also known as the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME),…

CDRA-4EU Testing to Assess Increased Number of ISS Crew

Abstract: The International Space Station (ISS) program is investigating methods to increase carbon dioxide (CO2) removal…

4BMS-X Design and Test Activation

Abstract: In support of the NASA goals to reduce power, volume and mass requirements on future…

Development of Carbon Dioxide Removal Systems for NASA’s Deep Space Human Exploration Missions 2016-2017

Abstract: NASA has embarked on an endeavor that will enable humans to explore deep space, with…

Investigation of Desiccants and CO2 Sorbents for Exploration Systems 2016-2017

Abstract: NASA has embarked on the mission to enable humans to explore deep space, including the…

Preliminary Analysis of Ground-Based Orbit Determination Accuracy for the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)

Abstract: The Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope is a 2.4-meter telescope planned for launch to the…

Fluid Transient Analysis during Priming of Evacuated Line

Abstract: Water hammer analysis in pipe lines, in particularly during priming into evacuated lines is important…

Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (NCPS) Fuel Element Testing in the Nuclear Thermal Rocket Element Environmental Simulator (NTREES)

Abstract: To support the on-going nuclear thermal propulsion effort, a state-of-the-art non nuclear experimental test setup…