World’s largest segmented solid rocket motor produces 4 million pounds of thrust
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Northrop Grumman tested NASA's BOLE solid rocket booster, generating over 4 million pounds of thrust. The 156-foot motor features improved propellant and components, increasing performance by 10% compared to current SLS boosters. This allows an extra five metric tons of payload to lunar orbit, vital for deep space missions. Despite a late anomaly, the test was mostly successful. The BOLE booster will power future Artemis missions and potentially support Mars exploration.
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