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NASA in-Space Propulsion Technologies and Their Infusion Potential [PDF]
48th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2012 The In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing in-space propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions. The ISPT program is currently developing technology in four areas that include Propulsion System Technologies (Electric and Chemical), Entry Vehicle Technologies (Aerocapture and Earth entry ...
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Status of propulsion technology development under the NASA In-Space Propulsion Technology program [PDF]
50th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, 2014 Since 2001, the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing and delivering in-space propulsion technologies for NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD). These in-space propulsion technologies are applicable, and potentially enabling for future NASA Discovery, New Frontiers, Flagship and sample return missions currently under ...
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NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technology Project Overview and Mission Applicability [PDF]
2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2008 The In-Space Propulsion Technology Project, funded by NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD), is continuing to invest in propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions. This paper provides development status, near-term mission benefits, applicability, and availability of in-space propulsion technologies in the areas
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In-Space Propulsion Technology products ready for infusion on NASA's future science missions [PDF]
2012 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2012 Since 2001, the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing and delivering in-space propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions. These in-space propulsion technologies are applicable, and potentially enabling, for future NASA flagship and sample return missions currently being considered. They
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Development of Space Propulsion Technologies in China: Analysis and Suggestions [PDF]
中国工程科学After over 60 years of development, the space propulsion field in China has made tremendous progress in terms of technology system and product pedigree, and has supported major engineering applications including manned spaceflight, applied satellites ...
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Products from NASA's in-space propulsion technology program applicable to low-cost planetary missions [PDF]
Acta Astronautica, 2012 Abstract Since September 2001, NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing technologies for lowering the cost of planetary science missions. Recently completed is the high-temperature Advanced Material Bipropellant Rocket (AMBR) engine providing higher performance for lower cost. Two other cost saving technologies nearing
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Vortex cooled thermoplastic chamber thruster for potential application to polymer based 3D printed space propulsion systems [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAbundant carbon dioxide (CO2) on Mars could serve as a valuable resource for in-situ resource utilization, with its potential conversion into plastics for space manufacturing.
Mousa Aqailan, Jeongmoo Huh
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In-Space Propulsion Technology products for NASA's future science and exploration missions [PDF]
2011 Aerospace Conference, 2011 Since 2001, the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) project has been developing and delivering in-space propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions. These in-space propulsion technologies are applicable, and potentially enabling, for future NASA flagship and sample return missions currently being considered, as ...
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Journal of Engineering Research and ReviewsThe ever-growing desire to explore the cosmos compels us to seek more efficient and sustainable methods for space travel. Conventional rocket propulsion, reliant on the expulsion of propellant, presents limitations in terms of cost and environmental ...
Mostafa Essam Eissa
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Space Propulsion: a Survey Study About Current and Future Technologies
Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2018 Current Space Launch Vehicles use chemical reactions (solid and liquid propellants) to achieve suffi cient thrust to launch artifacts and humans into space.
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