Abstract As telecommunications satellites become larger and longer-lived as a result of the launch capability provided by Titan 34D, Space Shuttle and Ariane, integrated liquid bipropellant propulsion systems will replace solid propellant motor/liquid monopropellant thruster propulsion systems for apogee and on-orbit maneuvers. On going programs, e.g. INSAT and L-SAT, are representative of this trend. The Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company has two liquid bipropellant engines (NTO/MMH) for use on large telecommunications satellites, i.e. AJ10-181, 22 N Thrust Reaction Control Thruster and AJ10-210, 445 N Thrust Liquid Apogee Engine. Extensive hot-fire and other testing has been accomplished with these engines over a period of several years. Such issues as engine design, delivered performance (steady state and pulse), and durability and life are discussed. A design, including envelope, is presented for each engine.
Liquid bipropellant engines for large telecommunications satellites
Acta Astronautica ; 9 , 11 ; 663-669
1982-04-15
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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