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In-Space Propulsion Electric Propulsion Technologies Mission Benefits
2008 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2008The primary source of electric propulsion development within NASA is the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) Project at the NASA Glenn Research Center under the management of the Science Mission Directorate. The electric propulsion (EP) technology area's objective is to develop near and mid-term EP technology that enhances or enables mission capture ...
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An Overview of NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technology Program
43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2007The 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 an update on developments in propulsion technologies in the areas of aerocapture, electric propulsion, solar sails, advanced ...
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NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technology Project Systems Analysis Overview
44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2008NASA In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) Project Office is investing in propulsion technologies to meet future science missions’ needs. A strategic area of investment for the ISPT office is on systems analysis. Systems analysis serves to define requirements for new technology developments, establish figures of merit to prioritize return on investment,
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41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2005
The success of NASA’s Exploration activities hinges on the ability to make space systems safer, more affordable, and more self-sufficient. As these missions expand to ever increasing distances from earth, the systems that support the missions will be required to become more self-sufficient.
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The success of NASA’s Exploration activities hinges on the ability to make space systems safer, more affordable, and more self-sufficient. As these missions expand to ever increasing distances from earth, the systems that support the missions will be required to become more self-sufficient.
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Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2018
In-space propellant supply chain can be effectively established for manned missions if high-thrust crew vehicles and cargo tugs can be used in conjunction with low-thrust cargo tugs.
Bindu B. Jagannatha, Koki Ho
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In-space propellant supply chain can be effectively established for manned missions if high-thrust crew vehicles and cargo tugs can be used in conjunction with low-thrust cargo tugs.
Bindu B. Jagannatha, Koki Ho
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NASA's In-Space Propulsion Technology Project: An Overview of Product Status
44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, 2008The In-Space Propulsion Technology Project (ISPT), 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, benefits and availability of in-space propulsion technology products and a brief summary of the ...
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Laser power beaming: an emerging technology for power transmission and propulsion in space
SPIE Proceedings, 1997A ground based laser beam transmitted to space can be used as an electric utility for satellites. It can significantly increase the electric power available to operate a satellite or to transport it from low earth orbit (LEO) to mid earth or geosynchronous orbits.
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SAE International Journal of Aerospace, 2015
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Space exploration is the present inevitable challenge for researchers. Various theoretical propulsion concepts have been evolved over the past years for space missions. Their potential remains as a key factor for the spacecraft to travel deeper into space in a shorter mission ...
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<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Space exploration is the present inevitable challenge for researchers. Various theoretical propulsion concepts have been evolved over the past years for space missions. Their potential remains as a key factor for the spacecraft to travel deeper into space in a shorter mission ...
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Aerocapture Technology Development Within the NASA In-Space Propulsion Program
39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 2003Bonnie James, Michelle Munk
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In-space propulsion systems and technologies
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