Open AccessProject Morpheus Main Engine Development and Preliminary Flight Testing
Author(s) -
Robert L. Morehead
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
nasa sti repository (national aeronautics and space administration)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.2011-5927
Subject(s) - computer science , aeronautics , systems engineering , aerospace engineering , engineering
A LOX/Methane rocket engine was developed for a prototype terrestrial lander and then used to fly the lander at Johnson Space Center. The development path of this engine is outlined, including unique items such as variable acoustic damping and variable film cooling.
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