Product Name: CST-100 Starliner
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: The CST-100 Starliner is an advanced spacecraft designed for crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS) and beyond, featuring remarkable reusability with the capability to be used up to 10 times. It employs a ground landing system utilizing parachutes and airbags, enhancing safety and efficiency. The Starliner boasts autonomous operation capabilities, minimizing astronaut training requirements for space station missions. Each service module is equipped with 20 L3Harris engines, providing 1,500 pounds of thrust for orbital maneuvers and attitude control during abort scenarios. The crew module utilizes 12 MR-104J thrusters for atmospheric re-entry orientation, while the service module includes 28 Reaction Control System engines for on-orbit maneuvering. Additionally, L3Harris supplies powerful launch abort engines capable of generating 40,000 pounds of thrust to ensure crew safety in case of launch failures. With a comprehensive system of valves, tanks, and ducts, the CST-100 Starliner exemplifies cutting-edge technology in space exploration.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Aircraft / Helicopters / UAVs / Space Systems
Sub-Categories: SATELLITES AND SPACE TEHCNOLOGIES (AERO) | TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | SOFTWARES (LAND) | AIR DEFENCE PRODUCTS
