The Earth-to-orbit (ETO) phase of access to space is and always will be the first and most critical phase of all space missions. This first phase of all space missions has unique characteristics that have driven space launcher propulsion requirements for more than half a century. For example, the need to overcome the force of the Earth's gravity in combination with high levels of atmospheric drag to achieve the initial orbital velocity; i.e., Earth parking orbit or approx. 9 km/s, will always require high thrust-to-weight (TN) propulsion systems. The world's space transportation propulsion requirements have evolved through several phases over the history of the space program, as has been necessitated by missions and systems development, technological capabilities available, and the growth and evolution of the utilization of space for economic, security, and science benefit. Current projections for the continuing evolution of requirements and concepts may show how future space transportation system needs could be addressed. The evolution and projections will be described in detail in this manuscript.


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    Titel :

    Earth-to-Orbit Rocket Propulsion


    Beteiligte:
    A. Beaurain (Autor:in) / A. Souchier (Autor:in) / M. Moravie (Autor:in) / R. Sackheim (Autor:in) / H. A. Cikanek (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2003


    Format / Umfang :

    20 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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