An overview is given of the process and issues associated with implementing the various electric propulsion (EP) technologies on spacecraft for a range of missions from those currently operational to those high-energy exploratory missions coming into view. It is suggested that a clear, concise, and convincing package of information on EP mission utility, system benefits, spacecraft compatibility, and subsystem readiness must be made available to mission planners and decision makers if the process of selecting EP for advanced missions is to be expedited. Because of the size and power requirements of EP systems for these missions, coordinated leadership and substantial developmental support will be needed in the immediate future.


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    Title :

    Electric Propulsion: Implementation Issues


    Contributors:
    R. Schreib (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Electric Propulsion Space Experiment (ESEX)-Spacecraft Design Issues for High-Power Electric Propulsion

    Kriebel, M. M. / Sanks, T. M. / Chemical Propulsion Information Agency | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1992