What does MPS stand for?

Main Propulsion System

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The rocket boosters for which the Joplin plant will manufacture wiring provide the main propulsion system that launches the shuttle.

United States: Joplin manufacturer continues space shuttle work

The decision to make the launch attempt a minute before midnight (0359 GMT Saturday), nearly a day later than planned, was issued after experts reviewed tests on a liquid hydrogen fill-and-drain valve that malfunctioned earlier in the week in Discovery's main propulsion system.

NASA readying shuttle Discovery for Friday launch

Transferred by Rockwell to the Kennedy Space Center in 1988 as a space shuttle main propulsion system specialist, he was hired by NASA in 1991 as a cryogenics and propulsion systems expert.

HAILING THE RIGHT STUFF; NASA HONORS BOEING WORKERS

The contract modification provides for the alteration and repair on the ship's main propulsion system, auxiliary systems and many other structural, mechanical and electrical features aboard the ship, including underwater hull inspection and renewal.

Todd Shipyards Corporation Announces U.S. Coast Guard Exercise of ...

The main propulsion system consists of four electrically-driven Schottel rudder propellers.

Finland: Vacon equips the world's first diesel-electric main ...

Engineers, he said, commanded the liquid hydrogen fill-and-drain valve in Discovery's main propulsion system to open and close five times, "and it worked.

Discovery valve working, countdown to resume

Engineers, he said, commanded the liquid hydrogen fill-and-drain valve in Discovery's main propulsion system to open and close five times, "and it worked.

Discovery valve working, countdown to resume