30kN Rocket Engine Development in Japan
- Paper number
IAC-07-C4.1.04
- Author
Mr. Kenichi Niu, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan
- Coauthor
Mr. Masahiro Atsumi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Makoto Yoshida, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Yoshihiro Naruo, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan
- Coauthor
Dr. Satoshi Takada, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan
- Year
2007
- Abstract
: A 30kN rocket engine, named Pilot Engine, for future applications is being developed in Japan. In this program new approach is applied to develop a highly reliable rocket engine, targeting a future reusable space vehicle, a lunar exploration program, and so on. Major technologies to be acquired are health management and deep throttling, through highly reliable design process. Activity status, relation with the other engine development programs in Japan and prospect relating to Pilot Engine Program are presented.
- Abstract document
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