MPS

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007117",
  "term": "MPS",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for Main Propulsion System, the integrated set of components in a spacecraft or launch vehicle that provides the primary thrust for launch, ascent, and major orbital maneuvers. The MPS includes propellant tanks, turbopumps, gas generators, combustion chambers, nozzles, and the associated plumbing and control systems. For the Space Shuttle, the MPS consisted of three main engines fueled by an external tank containing liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "MPS",
    "es": "MPS",
    "fr": "MPS"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mps/"
}