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Surviving Extreme Thermal and Acoustic Energy in Orbital Launch Mounts

The Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) and pad infrastructure face significant challenges in withstanding the extreme thermal and acoustic energy generated by SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster during static fire testing and launches. The vehicle produces 16 to 17 million pounds of thrust, posing a substantial risk to the structural integrity and operational stability of the launch mount and surrounding infrastructure. A critical challenge is to develop solutions that can effectively mitigate these risks and ensure the reliability and safety of the launch operations.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Electrical Engineering