Studies of the United States Space Transportation System show that in the mid to late 1990s expanded capabilities for orbital transfer vehicles (OTV) will be needed to meet increased payload requirements for transporting materials and possibly men to geosynchronous orbit. Discussion and observations relative to the propulsion system issues of space basing, aeroassist compatibility, man ratability and enhanced payload delivery capability are presented. These issues will require resolution prior to the development of a propulsion system for the advanced OTV. The NASA program in support of advanced propulsion for an OTV is briefly described along with conceptual engine design characteristics.
Propulsion Issues for Advanced Orbit Transfer Vehicles
1984
21 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Propulsion issues for advanced orbit transfer vehicles
NTRS | 1984
|Advanced Orbit Transfer Vehicle Propulsion System Study
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