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TU-903

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Comments: MX Stage 1. Used as first stage of Taurus launch vehicle for initial test. Manufacturer Name: TU-903. Gross Mass: 48,960 kg. Empty Mass: 4,300 kg. Propellants: Solid. Thrust(vac): 224,796 kgf. Thrust(vac): 2,204.50 kN. Isp: 282 sec. Isp (sea level): 250 sec. Burn time: 56 sec. Diameter: 2.3 m. Length: 8.5 m. Chambers: 1. Country: USA. Status: Hardware. First Flight: 1994.

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Last update 25 April 1999.
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