Nova GD-H-0 (original) (raw)


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Nova GD-H-0


Part of Nova 0 stage series


LOx/LH2 propellant rocket stage. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions. Recoverable booster engine package 'half stage' of a 1 1/2 stage arrangement. Separation at 2,980 m/s at 87,800 m altitude; splashdown under 4 46 m diameter parachutes 1,000 km downrange.

Status: Study 1963. Thrust: 109,402.00 kN (24,594,547 lbf). Gross mass: 295,000 kg (650,000 lb). Unfuelled mass: 295,000 kg (650,000 lb). Specific impulse: 410 s. Specific impulse sea level: 350 s. Burn time: 190 s. Height: 21.20 m (69.50 ft). Diameter: 25.90 m (84.90 ft). Span: 33.20 m (108.90 ft).

No Engines: 4.



Country: USA. Engines: L-5.25H. Launch Vehicles: Nova GD-H. Propellants: Lox/LH2.



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