Mission applications include solar, Jupiter and Saturn probes, Venus satellite, and continuous lunar logistic supply operation; general results of payload fraction vs mission time for interplanetary missions are presented in plots containing contours of constant thrustor efficiency and specific impulse; performance comparisons between electric and solid-core nuclear rocket propulsion for all missions; results for lunar supply operation show electric propulsion superior to nuclear rockets.


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    Title :

    Applications of SNAP-50 class powerplants to selected unmanned electric propulsion missions


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


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    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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