Jul 18 1986
From The Space Library
Shuttle director Richard H. Truly announced NASA's interest in an improved, second-generation solid rocket motor design for study by the National Space Transportation System program manager. Among the requested changes were asbestos-free insulation, alternate case and propellant design, and modified burn rate for improved performance. Outside geometry and interfaces with other Space Shuttle elements would not be affected. He added, however, that the tentative schedule for launching a Shuttle in early 1988 would not be contingent upon this newly designed booster rocket. (NASA Release 86-94; NY Times, Jul 21/86)
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