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Titan IIIE Centaur
Product Size:16X11X38CM – 909PCS
The Titan IIIE Centaur rocket represented a significant advancement in space launch capabilities. Developed by NASA and the U.S. Air Force in the 1970s, it combined the powerful Titan IIIE booster with the Centaur upper stage to achieve higher payload capacities and extended mission capabilities.
Standing over 156 feet tall, the Titan IIIE Centaur featured a three-stage configuration. The Titan IIIE served as the initial booster, providing the initial thrust, while the Centaur stage ignited in orbit to deliver payloads to higher energy trajectories or geosynchronous orbits.
The Centaur stage of the Titan IIIE utilized liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants, enabling efficient and powerful burns for precise orbital insertions. Its advanced guidance and control systems ensured accurate delivery of satellites or scientific probes.
The Titan IIIE Centaur played a crucial role in launching numerous significant missions, including interplanetary probes, communication satellites, and scientific observatories. It enabled groundbreaking discoveries and expanded our understanding of the solar system and the universe.
While the Titan IIIE Centaur is no longer in active service, its contributions to space exploration and technological advancements remain noteworthy. It exemplifies the ingenuity and engineering achievements of the time, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in space missions.
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