A common solar electric upper stage for multi-mission applications

Autor:	H. F. Meissinger, D. S. Goldin, A. C. Mascy
Rok vydání:	1972
Předmět:	Physics Spacecraft propulsion Spacecraft business.industry Payload In-space propulsion technologies NASA Deep Space Network Space exploration law.invention Orbiter law Aerospace engineering business Space rendezvous
Zdroj:	9th Electric Propulsion Conference.
DOI:	10.2514/6.1972-464
Popis:	The concept of using a solar-electric upper stage for multi-mission application is practical, economical, and versatile approach to space expMission capabilities include a Mercury orbiter, asteroid and comet rendezvous, a solar probe, and extra-ecliptic probe, and outer planet flybys and orbiters. The 17.5-kw vehicle has an injected mass of 1500 to 2500 kg and carries up to 500 kg of attached or separable payload packages. Mission characteristics, performance tradeoffs and a concepegn configuration are presented, and program plans, cost estimates and advanced technology requirements are identified.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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