The relative importance of electrical power systems as compared with other spacecraft bus systems is examined. The quantified benefits of advanced space power architectures for NASA Earth Science, Space Science, and Human Exploration and Development of Space (HEDS) missions is then presented. Advanced space power technologies highlighted include high specific power solar arrays, regenerative fuel cells, Stirling radioisotope power sources, flywheel energy storage and attitude control, lithium ion polymer energy storage and advanced power management and distribution.


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    Title :

    Space Power Architectures for NASA Missions: The Applicability and Benefits of Advanced Power and Electric Propulsion


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    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English