1. AAE 450- Propulsion LV
Stephen Hanna
Design Review
02/19/01

2. Launch Vehicle (Stephen Hanna)
Energia
Total Payload to LEO ~179 Tonnes
Mass 3rd Stage payload (HAB & ERV) ~75 Tonnes
Mass 3rd Stage Propulsion system ~75 Tonnes
$1.2 billion – $2.8 billion per launch (2000 dollars)
All facilities Exist
Available for licensed production overseas
50 ft = 15.24………100 ft = m ……… 12.8 f t= 3.9 m ……… 26.2 ft = m
131 ft = m ……… 180 ft = m
50 ft = Picture from NASA DRM
100 ft = 30.48
180 ft = m

3. Abort Scenario (Stephen Hanna)
Ejection Seats
Self Contained
Pyrotechnics for escape
~1 tonne
(204kg each*4 crew = 816 kg total)
Proven at varied speeds and altitudes
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