A logistics and potential hazard study of propellant systems for a Saturn 5 derived heavy lift (three-stage core) launch vehicle [PDF]
The Bush Administration has directed NASA to prepare for a return to the Moon and on to Mars - the Space Exploration Initiative. To meet this directive, powerful rocket boosters will be required in order to lift payloads that may reach the half-million ...
Whitney, E. Dow
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Propulsion system tests on a full scale Centaur vehicle to investigate 3-burn mission capability of the D-lT configuration [PDF]
Propulsion system tests were conducted on a full scale Centaur vehicle to investigate system capability of the proposed D-lT configuration for a three-burn mission.
Baud, K. M. +4 more
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Space shuttle pogo studies [PDF]
Topics covered include: (1) pogo suppression for main propulsion subsystem operation; (2) application of quarter-scale low pressure oxidizer turbopump transfer functions; (3) pogo stability during orbital maneuvering subsystem operation; and (4) errors ...
Coppolino, R. N., Lock, M. H., Rubin, S.
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Orbit transfer vehicle engine study. Volume 1: Executive summary [PDF]
The orbit transfer vehicle (OTV) engine study provided parametric performance, engine programmatic, and cost data on the complete propulative spectrum that is available for a variety of high energy, space maneuvering missions.
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STS-31 Space Shuttle mission report [PDF]
The STS-31 Space Shuttle Program Mission Report contains a summary of the vehicle subsystem activities on this thirty-fifth flight of the Space Shuttle and the tenth flight of the Orbiter Vehicle Discovery (OV-103).
Camp, David W. +2 more
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Mars transfer vehicle studies [PDF]
Earth-to-Mars distances vary from 60 to 400 million kilometers over a 14-year cycle. This complicates Mars mission design as a function of calendar time.
Woodcock, Gordon
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Thermal Management in Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Reactors: Mechanisms, Architectures, and Design Trade-Offs. [PDF]
Nanomaterials (Basel)Hou Q +8 more
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Several topics are presented in viewgraph form which together encompass the preliminary assessment of nuclear thermal rocket engine clustering. The study objectives, schedule, flow, and groundrules are covered.
Campion, AL +8 more
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Exploring the Gas Permeability of Type IV Hydrogen Storage Cylinder Liners: Research and Applications. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Li X +6 more
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The effect of sustainable mobility transition policies on cumulative urban transport emissions and energy demand. [PDF]
Nat Commun, 2023 Winkler L +3 more
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