Elements of cost comparison for planetary missions with advanced propulsion [PDF]
Cost and performance comparisons are made between chemical propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion for planetary missions at Jupiter and beyond. Nuclear rocket comparisons are made for performance only.
Stearns, J. W.
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Dynamics model and simulation optimization analysis of single stage water rocket
Results in PhysicsThe initial launch parameters of water rocket have a significant impact on its flight performance, such as speed and altitude. In this paper, the dynamic equation in the form of parameter increment was obtained through the force analysis of the ascending
Shaozhe Ding, Mengyang Fan, Longbin Liu
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Sterilizable liquid propulsion system Quarterly progress report, Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 1967 [PDF]
Exposure of assembled and fueled bipropellant liquid rocket propulsion system to ethylene oxide and heat sterilization ...
Brady, H. F., Keough, J.
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Blistering barnacles: Space physiology in The Adventures of Tintin
Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Jacob P. Hartmann +4 more
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Ion Propulsion for Spacecraft [PDF]
The theory of the ion-thruster propulsion system is discussed along with the Space Electric Rocket Test 1 and 2. The use of electric propulsion for stationkeeping and attitude control functions of geosynchronous satellites is described, and a comparison ...
Kerslake, W. R.
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Beyond the horizon: Why space biology is the next great innovation opportunity
Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Carina Kern, Keith Siew
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A critical discussion on the planning considerations of electric propulsion for space missions [PDF]
Space missions using electric propulsion systems launched by Saturn V or larger boosters - use of chemical and nuclear ...
Stearns, J. W.
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Past and Present Large Solid Rocket Motor Test Capabilities [PDF]
, 2011 A study was performed to identify the current and historical trends in the capability of solid rocket motor testing in the United States. The study focused on test positions capable of testing solid rocket motors of at least 10,000 lbf thrust.
Kowalski, Robert R., Owen, David B., II
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Hybrid Rocket Propulsion for Sounding Rocket Applications [PDF]
A discussion of the H-225K hybrid rocket motor, produced by the American Rocket Company, is given. The H-225K motor is presented in terms of the following topics: (1) hybrid rocket fundamentals; (2) hybrid characteristics; and (3) hybrid ...
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Radiation Safety in the Development and Use of Nuclear Energy for Rocket Propulsion [PDF]
, 1962 Wright H. Langham
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