Product Name: RS-25 Engine
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: The RS-25 Engine, developed by L3Harris, is a high-performance rocket engine that evolved from the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME), which powered 135 successful space shuttle flights. Known for its impressive safety and reliability, the RS-25 has undergone five major upgrades, incorporating cutting-edge technologies and innovations. It operates on a staged-combustion cycle using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, achieving a thrust of 512,300 pounds in a vacuum at 109% power level. With over 1.1 million seconds of firing time between the shuttle and Space Launch System (SLS) programs, the RS-25 is one of the most advanced engines ever produced in the United States. Future iterations aim for a 30% cost reduction while utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing, ensuring continued excellence in aerospace propulsion.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Engines / Propulsion / Power Systems
Sub-Categories: ENGINES AND SUBSYSTEMS (LAND) | TACTICAL TOOLS (LAND) | SATELLITES AND SPACE TEHCNOLOGIES (AERO) | LAND DEFENCE PRODUCTS
