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SATELLITE AND SPACE PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4188435
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A study of low-thrust systems for space and satellite propulsion is presented. Particular emphasis is placed on electric propulsion. The characteristics -of electric power generators and thrust generators are reviewed. Electric propulsion systems are compared to chemical and nuclear rockets for satellite sustaining and orbit control, and for manned and unmanned missions to Mars. (auth)

Research Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Lewis Research Center, Cleveland
NSA Number:
NSA-14-019555
OSTI ID:
4188435
Report Number(s):
NASA-TN-D-285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

ELECTRICITY
GENERATORS
NESDPS Office of Nuclear Energy Space and Defense Power Systems
ORBITS
PHYSICS
POWER
PROPULSION
ROCKETS
SATELLITES
SPACE FLIGHT
SPACE VEHICLES