Questions tagged [specifications]
The technical measurements, parameters, or characteristics of spacecraft, and equipment used in space or in support of space missions. Examples: dry weight, gauge, thrust, materials, voltage, etc.
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Why was there a minimum height for astronauts?
According to this answer the minimum and maximum they could be were:
Pilots: Height between 62 and 75 inches. (1.57 to 1.90 meters)
Mission Specialists: Height between 58.5 and 76 inches. (1.49 to 1....
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What is the Criteria of Technology Readiness Level 9?
On NASA website it says to get TRL 9 the technology must be flight proven, now, to be "flight proven" is there any specific criteria for that? like a defined amount of time of functioning, ...
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Material defects and its testing for manufacturing of parts
Is there any literature report on what is the level of testing at NASA on the defect sizes in raw material for manufacturing of parts for space shuttle and other space vehicles? For example, what is ...
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Cost of lunar rover - Apollo 15
The lunar rover, carried by Apollo 15 to moon, cost 60 million USD, in 1971. From a layman's view, it was basically a set of 4 motorized wheels, perhaps very lightweight and with longer battery life ...
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Resources where one can find RD-171MV engine technical specifications? (e.g.TWR, Expansion Ratio, Isp, Thrust, Chamber pressure, O:F ratio)
I'm trying to get a hold of various technical specifications for the RD-171MV engine
A modification of RD-171M being developed for the Irtysh rocket. Unlike RD-171M it's completely made from Russian ...
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What are the longest current rocket payload fairings, capable of carrying long space station sections?
Space News' China launches Tianhe space station core module into orbit
China successfully launched a 22-metric-ton module April 28, beginning an intense period of missions for constructing the nation’...
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What is the exit diameter of the LE-5B liquid hydrogen Engine used in H-II
I've found many documents that leave out the exit diameter of the LE-5B hydrolox engine. If anyone has found the detail in any public doxuments, I would appreciate it. If you can still provide the ...
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3* Tonnes Unaccounted for in Falcon 9 FT Weight Wikipedia Calculation?
On the Falcon 9 FT Wikipedia page, the fully fuelled weight of Falcon 9 is only 546 300kg instead of 549,054kg as stated on SpaceX website.
546,300 kg - Wikipedia
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F1 engine specification?
I am collecting the engine specification data of different engines.
I want to know the nozzle length and combustion chamber length and diameter of the F1 engine of Saturn-5.
Please give some ...
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For space-qualified electronic components, what is an "SCD"?
In terms of engineering documentation for space-qualified electronic components, what is an "SCD"? See, for example, page 6 of this document.
Is an SCD a common document and does it apply to other (...
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Ariane 5 performance data for escape missions
I would like to know the performance for escape mission of the Ariane 5 launcher. More precisely, I would like "LV Performance vs. C 3" curve.
My problem is, I can find this info for a lot of ...
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What are the technical specifications of modern reaction control systems?
I am working on a realistic space flight simulator as a hobby, but I am finding it difficult to find technical information about modern reaction control systems (RCS) like those used on the space ...
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