Higher-performance solid-rocket propellants and methods of utilizing them

A method for utilizing a high performance solid rocket propellant, comprising:

• selecting a first solid rocket propellant moulding powder having a first tailored burning rate;
• selecting a tailored compaction profile for the propellant moulding powder;
• selecting a center-port shape,
• wherein the center-port shape influences a propellant's burn rate and a spin-rate for the rocket;
• compacting isostatically the first solid rocket propellant moulding powder around a core through the application of triaxial pressure therein forming a solid rocket propellant charge having a center-port with a selected said center-port shape,
• wherein the center-port shape is substantially a mirror image of a surface of said core;
• and
• removing and reusing said core.

A method for utilizing a high performance solid rocket propellant, comprising:

• selecting a first solid rocket propellant moulding powder including a first tailored burning rate;
• selecting a tailored compaction profile for the propellant moulding powder;
• selecting a center-port shape,
• wherein the center-port shape influences a propellant's burn rate and a spin-rate for the rocket;
• compacting isostatically the first solid rocket propellant moulding powder around a core through an application of triaxial pressure therein forming a solid rocket propellant charge comprising a center-port with the selected center-port shape,
• wherein the center-port shape is substantially a mirror image of a surface of said core;
• removing and potentially reusing said core;
• and
• placing the solid rocket propellant charge in a cartridge.