Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc.

Matthew Todd Jakubek

A fuel-isolation system includes a valve body that defines a flow passage that extends from an inlet to an outlet, a rupture diaphragm in the flow passage and fluidly sealing the inlet from the outlet, and an actuator situated adjacent the rupture diaphragm. The rupture diaphragm is integral with the valve body. The actuator includes a plunger that is configured to move and cause breach of the rupture diaphragm and thereby fluidly connect the inlet and the inlet.

Fuel-isolation system having rupture diaphragm

A thruster nozzle () includes a throat () and a nozzle end portion () that is integral with the throat. The nozzle end portion includes an outer wall () that has a plurality of circumferentially-disposed nozzle features or connectors (). A brace () may be disposed at least partially around the thruster nozzle and mated with the nozzle features to restrict relative movement between the thruster nozzle and the brace. The brace may be attached with a vehicle body () of a vehicle.

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Matthew Todd Jakubek