A proposal is presented for the auxiliary propulsion system of an out-of-ecliptic spacecraft launched by Ariane launch vehicle. Design is based on the apogee boost motor and the reaction control system used for the Symphonie satellites. Based on work done for the Jupiter orbiter mission, the lifetime for the propulsion system with one 400-N engine and twelve 10-N engines is assessed as being 6 years for the intended mission.
Out-of-Ecliptic Using Ariane Launch Vehicle. Appendix: Auxiliary Propulsion System (APS)
1977
76 pages
Report
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English
Space Launch Vehicles & Support Equipment , Astronautics , Ariane launch vehicle , Auxiliary propulsion , Payloads , Space missions , Explorer 18 satellite , Apogee boost motors , Ecliptic , Liquid propellant rocket engines , Propulsion system configurations , Spacecraft propulsion , Symphonie satellites , West Germany