Orbital refueling vehicle using propulsive fluid accumulator collects and stores air at orbital speeds at altitudes between 60 and 70 mi; it is propelled by air breathing magneto gasdynamic ramjet which consumes portion of collected fluid; when transfer of fluid is accomplished, satellite uncouples from PROFAC vehicle and ascends to its operating orbital altitude; development of device for accelerating air and for collecting and storing air.
Orbital propulsion system for space maneuvering (PROFAC)
Astronautical Sciences Rev
Astronautical Sciences Review ; 1 , n 4
1959
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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