2024 Invention of the Year Winner - Thrust Chamber Liner and Fabrication Method - NASA

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center: A thrust chamber assembly (TCA) is the critical and central component in a rocket engine that provides thrust to propel a launch vehicle into space. Since the 196...

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2024 Invention of the Year Winner - Thrust Chamber Liner and Fabrication Method - NASA

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center: A thrust chamber assembly (TCA) is the critical and central component in a rocket engine that provides thrust to propel a launch vehicle into space. Since the 1960s, while small improvements in TCA performance have been made, little has been done to reduce weight, improve development timelines, and reduce manufacturing cost. […]