The first stage, one of the largest solid rocket motors in the world, carries 138 tonnes of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) bound propellant and develops a maximum thrust of about 4,800 kN.
The first stage is one of the largest solid-fuel rocket boosters in the world and carries 138 tonnes of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) bound propellant with a diameter of 2.8 m. The motor case is made of maraging steel. The booster develops a maximum thrust of about 4,800 kN.