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| − | The '''J-2X''' is a modern [[gas-generator cycle]], [[bi-propellant]] [[rocket engine]], planned for use in the [[Ares I]] and [[Ares V]] [[launch vehicles]]. It consumes [[liquid hydrogen]] and [[liquid oxygen]]. It has its origin in the [[J-2 (Engine)|J-2]] rocket engines used by the [[Saturn Ib]] and [[Saturn V]] launchers. It is produced by [[Rocketdyne]]. | + | The '''J-2X''' is a modern [[gas-generator cycle]], [[bi-propellant]] [[rocket engine]], planned for use in the [[Ares I]] and [[Ares V]] [[launch vehicles]]. It consumes [[liquid hydrogen]] and [[liquid oxygen]]. It has its origin in the [[J-2 (Engine)|J-2]] rocket engines used by the [[Saturn Ib]] and [[Saturn V]] launchers. It is produced by [[Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne]]. |
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Revision as of 08:42, 5 November 2007
The J-2X is a modern gas-generator cycle, bi-propellant rocket engine, planned for use in the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles. It consumes liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. It has its origin in the J-2 rocket engines used by the Saturn Ib and Saturn V launchers. It is produced by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne.
References
- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Awarded $1.2 Billion NASA Contract for J-2X Ares Rocket Engine
- J-2S on astronautix.com
- J-2X fact sheet from NASA (2.9 MB)