Evaluation of isotope propulsion engines with regard to design concepts and performance limitations; direct-heating devices, in which propellant is heated in radioisotope core, and direct-momentum devices, in which escaping particles impart thrust, are considered; since direct-heating devices must reject excess heat during off periods, self-cooled designs or designs integrated with power units are suggested; probable applications may be in orbit changes and satellite control; direct momentum devices are limited to low thrusts and low thrust-to-weight ratios by particle self-absorption, particle isotropy, radiation hazards, and charge neutralization.


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    Title :

    Radioisotope propulsion


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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