Results of the Phase II will support the insertion of the joining technology of metallic to ceramic composite hot structures in the Attitude Control Motor of the Launch Abort System for SLS/Orion.Joining advanced composites to metal structures is applicable to existing and future NASA programs including the ACM motors of Orion MPCV's Launch Abort System, human Lunar ascent/decent, and the Commercial Crew motors; Nozzle extensions of upper stage engines for nanosatellite launch (e.g. ORBITEC's vortex liquid rocket engine) and ISS resupply (e.g. SpaceX's Merlin Vacuum liquid rocket engines); and RL10 engines, upper stage nozzle extensions; Nosetips, leading edges and control surfaces for hypersonic vehicles; turbine engine components, and exit cones and control vanes for tactical missiles.
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