Star 48

Star 48 is a type of solid rocket motor used by many space propulsion and launch vehicle stages. It is used almost exclusively as an upper stage. It was developed primarily by Thiokol Propulsion, and is now manufactured by Orbital ATK, which purchased Thiokol in 2001.

The "48" designation refers to the approximate diameter of the fuel casing in inches; Thiokol had also manufactured other motors such as the Star 37 and Star 30. Internally, Thiokol's designation was TE-M-711 for early versions, and TE-M-799 for later ones. Subtypes are given one or more letter suffixes after the diameter number, or a trailing number (i.e., "-2") after the internal designation. Not surprisingly, the "T" prefix stands for Thiokol, and the following letter refers to the company division that developed the rocket motor. In this case, "E" refers to the Elkton, MD division and the "M" stands for motor.

The most common use of the Star 48 was as the final stage of the Delta II launch vehicles. Other launchers have also incorporated the motor, but with lower frequency. In such usage, the complete stage (motor plus accessories) is referred to as the Payload Assist Module (PAM), as the Shuttle could only take satellites to low Earth orbit. Because geostationary orbit is much more lucrative, the additional stage was needed for the final leg of the journey. On such missions, the stage is spin-stabilized. A turntable, mounted in the shuttle payload bay or atop the previous Delta stage, spun the PAM and payload to approximately 60 rpm prior to release.

Growth–share matrix

The growth–share matrix (aka the product portfolio, BCG-matrix, Boston matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis, portfolio diagram) is a chart that was created by Bruce D. Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations to analyze their business units, that is, their product lines. This helps the company allocate resources and is used as an analytical tool in brand marketing, product management, strategic management, and portfolio analysis. Analysis of market performance by firms using its principles has recently called its usefulness into question.

Overview

To use the chart, analysts plot a scatter graph to rank the business units (or products) on the basis of their relative market shares and growth rates.

  • Cash cows is where a company has high market share in a slow-growing industry. These units typically generate cash in excess of the amount of cash needed to maintain the business. They are regarded as staid and boring, in a "mature" market, yet corporations value owning them due to their cash generating qualities. They are to be "milked" continuously with as little investment as possible, since such investment would be wasted in an industry with low growth.
  • Star (Erasure song)

    "Star" is a song by Erasure, released in 1990 as the fourth European (and third American) single from the group's fourth studio album Wild!.

    A straightforward dance music track with disco elements, "Star" was written by Erasure members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell, its lyrical content clearly referencing nuclear war; Erasure's own form of protest song. When released as a single, the track was remixed slightly for radio, bringing acoustic guitar elements and various background vocal parts forward in the mix.

    The last single released from Wild!, "Star" became Erasure's twelfth consecutive Top 20 hit on the UK singles chart, peaking at number eleven, and in Germany it peaked at number twenty-three. In the United States, "Star" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, although it became a popular club hit, climbing to number four on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

    Track listings

    7" single (MUTE111) / Cassette Single (CMUTE111)

  • "Star"
  • "Dreamlike State"
  • 12" single (12MUTE111)

    Podcasts:

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    Star 69

    by: R.E.M.

    you don't have to take the bar exam to see
    what you've done is ignoramus 103
    what've I got to hang my hat on
    you don't have a pot to pee in
    all this just to be your friend
    I was there until the end.
    extortion and arson, petty larceny
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you called -
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you hung up my line
    star 69
    I know all about the warehouse fire
    I know squirrelys didn't chew the wires
    3 people have my number
    the other 2 were with me.
    I don't like to tell-tell but I'm not your patsy.
    this time you have gone too far with me.
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you called -
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you hung up my line
    star 69
    why'd you put your quarter down on me?
    this reads like some dork inside edition hard copy.
    I can't be your character witness
    I can't be your alibi
    doorbell rings it's the FBI
    we learned spy vs. spy
    you my friend, are guilty as can be.
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you called -
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you hung up my line
    I know you called - I know you called - I know you called -
    I know you called - I know you called - I can't be your alibi




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