Slick
Well-Known Member
Ran across this video. It was taken at Stennis. Got to spend a couple of days there a while back. Sadly, no engine tests/runs were conducted while I was there. Nice little museum. Still have the t-shirt (retro NASA emblem).
Anyway, watching this, I considered the complexity of it all. This is purported to be the ex- type of main engine for the Shuttle. Apparently being repurposed for a future rocket. A 9 minute burn. 30,000rpm fuel pumps. Kinda high temps. And pressures. And it runs flawlessly.
It's all I can do to get my frikkin' lawnmower started in the Spring!
Full screen it and crank up the volume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=450&v=nAIZKX9wcqc
I know, not ordy, but rockets can be, so. . .
Anyway, watching this, I considered the complexity of it all. This is purported to be the ex- type of main engine for the Shuttle. Apparently being repurposed for a future rocket. A 9 minute burn. 30,000rpm fuel pumps. Kinda high temps. And pressures. And it runs flawlessly.
It's all I can do to get my frikkin' lawnmower started in the Spring!
Full screen it and crank up the volume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=450&v=nAIZKX9wcqc
I know, not ordy, but rockets can be, so. . .
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