Orion Abort Test Booster
In-activeNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
July 2, 2019
Description
The Orion Abort Test Booster is a small solid rocket launcher developed by Northropp Grumman. It uses a single stage Peacekeeper missile first stage motor [SR118] inside an Aero-Shell to replicate the Orion Service Module 5.5 meter diameter.
Specifications
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Stages
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Length
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Diameter
5.5 m -
Fairing Diameter
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Launch Mass
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Thrust
2200.0 kN -
Apogee (Sub-Orbital)
9.0 km
Family
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Name
Orion Abort Test Booster -
Family
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Variant
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Alias
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Full Name
Orion Abort Test Booster
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
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Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
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Direct Geostationary
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Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Government
Acting Administrator: James Free
NASA 1958The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration | United States of AmericaCape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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