[net.space] Question about Shuttle SRB fuel reaction....

maarten@WHARTON-10.ARPA ("MAARTEN L. NEDERLOFF") (02/08/86)

	I and several of my colleagues have been discussing the solid
rocket boosters extensively since the shuttle disaster.  Does anyone have
a more detailed description of the chemical process used to fuel the
SRB's?  I have heard it's an adaptation of the thermite reaction, and if
so, what is used to trigger the boosters upon launch?

	I'd appreciate whatever information you can send me.  Thanks.

					Maarten Nederlof
					University of Pennsylvania
					MAARTEN@WHARTON.ARPA



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