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Launch vehicle Recovery
Advanced Launch System Impact Attenuation System
Challenge
Recover 1st Stage Avionics and Propulsion with Soft Earth Landing
  • Mass: 55,000 lbs
  • Sink Rate: 50 ft/sec
  • Ground Speed: 50 ft/s
  • Max Deceleration: 10 g
  • Program Highlights:
  • Materials Development, Friction Studies
  • Dynamic and Structural Analysis
  • Trade Studies of Geometry, Fill Media, Configuration, Materials, Fab Techniques, ALS Interface Attachment, System Packaging
  • System Design: Eight Cylinders w/Elliptical End Caps - 70 in X 90 in, 20 psig Inflation Pressure

  • For more information on Launch Vehicle Recovery, please contact Cliff Willey .
    Advanced Launch System Impact Attenuation System
    View of Wire Frame
    System Drop Test