In the static testing of large solid rocket motors, particularly those equipped with a form of steering system, a multiple degree-of-freedom test fixture is normally employed. This paper discusses ...

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World’s largest segmented solid rocket motor produces 4 million pounds of thrust The booster, claimed to be more efficient than its predecessor, provides another five metric tons of payload to ...

Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.

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NASA and Northrop Grumman completed the booster test in Promontory, Utah last week. It lasted around two minutes. Just after 100 seconds, the NASA livestream showed a few explosions. The engineers ...

The rocket continued firing – once a solid rocket booster is lit, stopping it is challenging – but it was clear there had been a significant anomaly at the rear. A Northrop Grumman spokesperson told ...

This article aims to utilize neural networks (NNs) for the performance prediction and design optimization of solid rocket motors (SRMs). The optimization of SRM design parameters is crucial for ...

Northrop Grumman saw some fiery drama during a test of a more powerful version of the solid rocket booster that would be used if NASA’s Artemis program ever gets to its ninth launch using the ...

Northrop Grumman’s solid rocket boosters for Artemis are enhanced versions of similar boosters used during the Space Shuttle Program.

Northrop Grumman, lead contractor for the booster, conducted the two-minute ground test of the solid rocket motor, which was strapped down sideways.