Propulsion system requirements for point of departure and earth-to-orbit, or orbit-to-orbit transportation are discussed. The solar photovoltaic and thermal engine configurations are analyzed.
Solar Power Satellite. System Definition Study. Part 1, Volume 2: System Requirements and Energy Conversion Options
1977
344 pages
Report
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English
Solar Energy , Manned Spacecraft , Satellite solar energy conversion , Spacecraft modules , Spacecraft propulsion , Systems engineering , Photovoltaic conversion , Propulsion system configurations , Radiation shielding , Space transportation , Structural design criteria , Satellite solar power stations , Solar electric propulsion