The LOX/methane propellant combination is being considered for the Lunar Surface Access
Module ascent main engine propulsion system. The proposed switch from the hypergolic …

Tests were conducted with the RS-18 rocket engine using liquid oxygen (LO2) and liquid
methane (LCH4) propellants under simulated altitude conditions at NASA Johnson Space …

The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) has identified Liquid Oxygen
(LOX)/Liquid Methane (LCH4) as a potential propellant combination for future space …

HE Lunar Cargo Transportation and Landing by Soft Touchdown (Lunar CATALYST)
program is supported by the Lander Technologies projec t 1 under the Advanced …

Ignition data for tests with a LOX/methane igniter that utilized a glow plug as the ignition
source are presented. The tests were conducted in a vacuum can with thermally conditioned …

Abstract Design issues for lunar ascent/descent rocket engines fueled by aluminumloxygen
propellant produced in situ at the lunar surface were evaluated. Key issues are discussed …

He next generation of chemical propulsion systems will enable exploration missions beyond
earth orbit. Cryogenic bi-propellants are attractive for their high performance. Traditionally …

A 1,500 lbf thrust-class liquid oxygen (LO2)/Liquid Methane (LCH4) rocket engine was
developed and tested at both sea-level and simulated altitude conditions. The engine was …

Exploration Systems Architecture Study conducted by NASA in 2005 identified the liquid
oxygen (LOx)/liquid methane (LCH4) propellant combination as a prime candidate for the …

In recent years NASA has had a renewed interest in oxygen and methane as propellants for
propulsion. The drive for this combination comes from several factors including ease of land …