Rocket motor components are primarily assembled by adhesion . a ) For example , the RSRM ( Reusable Solid Rocket Motor - part of the Space Shuttle Boosters ) system contains 10,000 sq ft of bondline area . b ) Rocket motors contain a variety of adhesive / substrate bond systems c ) Bond system performance requirements also vary . To assemble reliable components , ATK Space Systems and customers invest substantial resources to the study of bond assembly processes . a ) Surface and adhesion science ; b ) Adhesive chemistry ; c ) Process parameters ; d ) Contamination effects .