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RL10B-2
The extendible-nozzle RL10 variant used by Delta IV and the current SLS Block 1 interim upper stage.
Identity
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
variant
Kind
liquid-rocket-engine
Name
RL10B-2
Status
active
Details
Description
The extendible-nozzle RL10 variant used by Delta IV and the current SLS Block 1 interim upper stage.
Family
Family
Propellants
liquid hydrogen
liquid oxygen
Rocket Specs
Restartable
Yes
Vacuum Specific Impulse S
465
Vacuum Thrust Kn
110.1
Links
Official Url
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sls-4962-rl10-engine-fact-sheet-jun2026-508.pdf
Assets & Meta
Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:03:01 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:04:28 UTC
Other
Sources
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Publisher
NASA Technical Reports Server
Title
Cryogenic upper stage propulsion: RL10 and derivative engines
Url
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910018888
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Space Launch System Block 1 official vehicle reference
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/reference/space-launch-system/
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Publisher
NASA
Title
SLS RL10 Engine Fact Sheet
Url
https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sls-4962-rl10-engine-fact-sheet-jun2026-508.pdf
Accessed Date
2026-07-29
Note
Supports the legacy vehicle installation and the narrow canonical identity used for migration.
Publisher
Official vehicle or program source
Title
Delta IV Medium+ (5,4) official vehicle reference
Url
https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/rockets/delta-iv-user%27s-guide.pdf
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