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PROGRAMMABLE DYNAMIC SIMULATOR OF STATIONARY PLASMA THRUSTER [PDF]
Proceedings on Engineering SciencesThe paper presents the results of development of microelectronic simulator of high-pulse dual-mode correction unit. The unit makes it possible to optimize the process of testing power processing units of electric propulsion, to work through the ...
Dmitry Demchenko +4 more
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International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2022 This paper demonstrates a detailed analysis of the feasibility for compact formation system around an L2-type artificial equilibrium point by means of continuous low-thrust propulsion in the hybrid form of solar sail and Coulomb force propulsion. Firstly,
Lei Zhao +3 more
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An Overview of Cube-Satellite Propulsion Technologies and Trends
Aerospace, 2017 CubeSats provide a cost effective means to perform scientific and technological studies in space. Due to their affordability, CubeSat technologies have been diversely studied and developed by educational institutions, companies and space organizations ...
Akshay Reddy Tummala, Atri Dutta
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Hybrid Low Thrust Propulsion Trajectory Design and Optimization Using Virtual Gravity Method [PDF]
Xibei Gongye Daxue Xuebao, 2018 a novel spacecraft trajectory design method using hybrid low thrust system is proposed in this paper. The hybrid system is constituted with a solar sail propulsion thruster and a solar electric propulsion thruster.
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Космические аппараты и технологии, 2023 A combined flight profile is being considered, in which the Falcon 9 launch vehicle launches the spacecraft into elliptical intermediate orbit from the Cape Canaveral launch site.
Paing Soe Thu Oo
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Electrolysis propulsion for spacecraft applications [PDF]
33rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1997 Electrolysis propulsion has been recognized over the last several decades as a viable option to meet many satellite and spacecraft propulsion requirements. This technology, however, was never used for in-space missions. In the same time frame, water based fuel cells have flown in a number of missions.
Wim de Groot +15 more
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THE FUTURE OF SPACECRAFT NUCLEAR PROPULSION [PDF]
Astroparticle, Particle, Space Physics and Detectors for Physics Applications, 2014 This paper summarizes the advantages of space nuclear power and propulsion systems. It describes the actual status of international power level dependent spacecraft nuclear propulsion missions, especially the high power EU-Russian MEGAHIT study including the Russian Megawatt-Class Nuclear Power Propulsion System, the NASA GRC project and the low and ...
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Artificial libration points in the task of towing space debris by an ion beam [PDF]
Известия Саратовского университета. Новая серия: Математика. Механика. Информатика, 2021 The work is devoted to the problem of towing space debris from a geostationary orbit to a graveyard orbit by a non-contact method using an ion beam created by the engine of an active spacecraft.
Петухов, Вячеслав Георгиевич +1 more
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Rapid Orbit-to-Orbit Transfer to Asteroid 4660 Nereus Using Solar Electric Propulsion
Universe, 2023 This paper analyzes the rapid rendezvous trajectory of a spacecraft equipped with an advanced solar electric propulsion system towards asteroid 4660 Nereus.
Alessandro A. Quarta +2 more
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Needs assessment of gossamer structures in communications platform end-of-life disposal [PDF]
, 2013 The use of a gossamer structure is considered in application to end-of-life disposal of communications platforms. A wide-ranging survey of end-of-life disposal techniques and strategies is presented for comparison against a gossamer structure prior to a ...
Bewick, Charlotte +2 more
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