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Laser power transmission [PDF]

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An overview of previous studies related to laser power transmission is presented. Particular attention is given to the use of solar pumped lasers for space power applications.
Conway, Edmund J.
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Sunmaster: An SEP cargo vehicle for Mars missions [PDF]

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Options are examined for an unmanned solar powered electric propulsion cargo vehicle for Mars missions. The 6 prime areas of study include: trajectory, propulsion system, power system, supporting structure, control system, and launch consideration ...
Chiles, Aleasa   +9 more
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Lunar Science: Using the Moon as a Testbed [PDF]

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The Moon is an excellent test bed for innovative instruments and spacecraft. Excellent science can be done, the Moon has a convenient location, and previous measurements have calibrated many parts of it.
Taylor, G. J.
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Sizing a solar electric thrust subsystem [PDF]

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Method for determining approximate mass and dimensions of solar electric thrust ...
Masek, T. D.
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Scientific possibilities of a solar electric powered rendezvous with comet Encke [PDF]

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The minimum scientific spacecraft instrumentation is considered that is likely to result in as complete an understanding of the composition, structure, and activity of a cometary nucleus as is possible without landing on it.
Elachi, C.   +7 more
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Technology for large space systems: A special bibliography with indexes (supplement 04) [PDF]

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This bibliography lists 259 reports, articles, and other documents introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system between July 1, 1980 and December 31, 1980.

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New Electrical Power Supply System for All-Electric Propulsion Spacecraft

open access: closedIEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 2017
This paper proposes a novel electrical power supply system architecture (power conditioning and processing unit, PCPU) for high-power all-electric propulsion spacecraft platform with high-voltage power bus (HVBUS) powering thrusters and regulated power bus (VBUS) powering onboard payloads, respectively.
Ming Fu, Donglai Zhang, Tiecai Li
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