Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
In order to provide insight for the selection of attitude- and stationkeeping propulsion systems for future communications satellites, current auxiliary-propulsion systems are surveyed. Thruster systems specifically considered are stored gas, vaporizing ammonia/electrothermal, catalytic monopropellant hydrazine, electrothermal monopropellant hydrazine, plenum monopropellant hydrazine, ion, colloid, and pulsed plasma. Each of the thruster types is discussed in three sections: (1) description of thruster system and how it functions, (2) space flight experience, and (3) survey of state-of-the-art thrusters. In addition, a qualitative tabulation of thruster characteristics is included.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
AIAA PAPER 72-515
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Communications Satellite Systems Conference; Apr 24, 1972 - Apr 26, 1972; Washington, DC
Format:
text
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