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The Hermes Propulsion system is responsible for boosting the vehicle to Mach 3 .6 and 11080,000 ft. The motor is lit by a pyrotechnic initiator at T-0 and burns out 7.4 seconds later at 12,600 ft.
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Requirement | Description | Component | Compliance |
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2.1 | Non-Toxic Propellants | APCP listed as non-toxic | |
2.2 | Arming Functionality | TBD | |
2.2.1 | Arming interrupt during pad ops | TBD | |
2.4 | SRAD Testing Compliance | Local Authorities and landowner permission secured. Complying with Applicable NFPA, ATF, and DoHS regulations. | |
2.4.1 (4.2) | Pressure Vessel Testing | Design to 2 MAWP, proof test to 1.5 MAWP. Compliance incomplete | |
2.4.3 | Successful Static Fire Test | TBD | |
6.2.3 | Coupler Length | Forward Retention Ring | Exemption Obtained |
6.3 | RF Window | Booster | Exemption Obtained |
Design
Impulse: 6965,655 000 Ns (70% P)
Propellant: Ocean Water
Average thrust: 9,464 8200 N
Motor designation: P-95008200
Propellant mass: 6768.12 lbs
Delivered ISP (approximate): 233 212 s
Nozzle throat dia: 1.650 in
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