Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Study of the multimission capability of a solar electric propulsion spacecraft. The study includes such factors as spacecraft constraints, payload variations with launch opportunity, propellant on-loading and off-loading requirements, and limitations in thrusting time, throttling range and steering. The study determined that a single spacecraft design, with P sub zero = 12 kW and I sub s = 3000 sec launched by a Titan IIIC or Titan IIID/Centaur can be used to conduct at least five diverse missions: Eros rendezvous, 1 AU out-of-ecliptic, Mercury orbiter, Jupiter flyby/probe, and Jupiter orbiter. Flight time and injection velocity vary as needed to achieve the desired payload capability. The mission analysis approach and results are presented.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
AIAA PAPER 72-51
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting; Jan 17, 1972 - Jan 19, 1972; San Diego, CA
Format:
text
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