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Mars Ascent Vehicle - Payload?, Spacecraft?, Launch Vehicle? - A Systems Approach to MAV [PDF]
Significant effort has been expended over the past few years in order to examine propulsion technologies for an eventual robotic Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV).
Bishop, Karen +3 more
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Status Update Report for the Peregrine 100km Sounding Rocket Project [PDF]
, 2008 The Peregrine Sounding Rocket Program is a joint basic research program of NASA Ames Research Center, NASA Wallops, Stanford University and the Space Propulsion Group, Inc. (SPG). The goal is to determine the applicability of liquifying hybrid technology
Cantwell, Brian +7 more
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HYBRID ROCKET ENGINE TEST FACILITY DESIGN
Havacılık ve Uzay Teknolojileri Dergisi, 2016 Hybrid rocket engines is relatively less researched subject of chemical rockets. Using fuel and oxidizer in different phases hybrids are safe and cheap. Yet, they are not generating enogh thrust to deliver heavy payloads to edge of space.
Ali Emre Samur +2 more
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Experimental Investigation on a Throttleable Pintle-Centrifugal Injector
Applied SciencesThis paper presents the design and experimental evaluation of a throttleable pintle-centrifugal injector system tailored for hybrid rocket engines, aimed at improving combustion efficiency and enabling precise throttling control.
Tianwen Li +3 more
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From Earth to Orbit: An assessment of transportation options [PDF]
The report assesses the requirements, benefits, technological feasibility, and roles of Earth-to-Orbit transportation systems and options that could be developed in support of future national space programs.
Blond, Edmund +9 more
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Preliminary analysis of space mission applications for electromagnetic launchers [PDF]
The technical and economic feasibility of using electromagnetically launched EML payloads propelled from the Earth's surface to LEO, GEO, lunar orbit, or to interplanetary space was assessed.
Conlon, R. J. +3 more
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Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringEffective cooling in rocket engines is essential to prevent overheating and ensure efficient performance under extreme operating conditions. This study presents a comprehensive investigation into advanced cooling strategies for rocket engines utilizing ...
Hatem Gasmi +7 more
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Approaches to Low Fuel Regression Rate in Hybrid Rocket Engines
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2012 Hybrid rocket engines are promising propulsion systems which present appealing features such as safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. On the other hand, certain issues hamper the development hoped for.
Dario Pastrone
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Testing and Modeling Fuel Regression Rate in a Miniature Hybrid Burner
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2012 Ballistic characterization of an extended group of innovative HTPB-based solid fuel formulations for hybrid rocket propulsion was performed in a lab-scale burner. An optical time-resolved technique was used to assess the quasisteady regression history of
Luciano Fanton +2 more
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Design issues for lunar in situ aluminum/oxygen propellant rocket engines [PDF]
Design issues for lunar ascent and lunar descent rocket engines fueled by aluminum/oxygen propellant produced in situ at the lunar surface were evaluated.
Meyer, Michael L.
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