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NASA Fires SLS Booster Engine

Pat Host

Tuesday, June 28th, 2016

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NASA Fires SLS Booster Engine

NASA and Orbital ATK performed their second SLS qualification motor test firing on June 28, 2016. Photo: Orbital ATK.

NASA and Orbital ATK [OA] on Tuesday performed their second qualification motor test for the Space Launch System (SLS).The 154 foot-long, 12 foot in diameter booster fired for two minutes, six seconds at a pre-chilled temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an Orbital ATK statement. Orbital ATK General Manager and Vice President of Propulsion Systems Charlie Precourt said Tuesday in a press briefing as long as the motor fires for two minutes, six seconds, the vast majority of work…

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