Overview of space propulsion systems for identifying nondestructive evaluation and health monitoring opportunities [PDF]
The next generation of space propulsion systems will be designed to incorporate advanced health monitoring and nondestructive inspection capabilities. As a guide to help the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) community impact the development of these space ...
Generazio, Edward R.
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Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2013 http://dx.doi.org/10.5028/jatm.v5i3.242 The purpose of this article is to present a study on the technological development of propellants, which are used in solid and hybrid rocket motor, that have been employing hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)
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Maintaining technical excellence requires a national plan [PDF]
To meet the challenge of technical excellence, AIA established a rocket propulsion committee to develop the National Rocket Propulsion Strategic Plan. Developing such a plan required a broad spectrum of experience and disciplines. The Strategic Plan team
Davidson, T. F.
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Additively-Manufactured Hybrid Rocket Consumable Structure for CubeSat Propulsion
, 2018 Three-dimensional, additive printing has emerged as an exciting new technology for the design and manufacture of small spacecraft systems. Using 3-D printed thermoplastic materials, hybrid rocket fuel grains can be printed with nearly any cross-sectional shape, and embedded cavities are easily achieved.
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Three orbital transfer vehicles [PDF]
Aerospace engineering students at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University undertook three design projects under the sponsorship of the NASA/USRA Advanced Space Design Program.
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Civil Space Technology Initiative: a First Step [PDF]
This is the first published overview of OAST's focused program, the Civil Space Technology Initiative, (CSTI) which started in FY88. This publication describes the goals, technical approach, current status, and plans for CSTI.
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Advanced Earth-to-orbit propulsion technology program overview: Impact of civil space technology initiative [PDF]
The NASA Earth-to-Orbit (ETO) Propulsion Technology Program is dedicated to advancing rocket engine technologies for the development of fully reusable engine systems that will enable space transportation systems to achieve low cost, routine access to ...
Stephenson, Frank W., Jr.
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Register of specialized sources for information on selected fuels and oxidizers [PDF]
Thirty-eight (38) organizations are listed and described that catalog and file information in their data systems on fuel and oxidizers. The fuels include hydrogen, methane and hydrazine-type fuels; the oxidizers include oxygen, fluorine, flox, nitrogen ...
Ludtke, P. R.
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Recent Developments in Metallic Degradable Micromotors for Biomedical and Environmental Remediation Applications. [PDF]
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Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop [PDF]
The Space Transportation Materials and Structures Technology Workshop was held on September 23-26, 1991, in Newport News, Virginia. The workshop, sponsored by the NASA Office of Space Flight and the NASA Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology, was ...
Cazier, Frank W., Jr., Gardner, James E.
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