The advantages of green propulsion for five mission classes are examined, including a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission (GPM), a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) mission (SDO), a High Earth Orbit (HEO) mission (MMS), a lunar mission (LRO), and a planetary mission (MAVEN). The propellant mass benefits are considered for all five missions, as well as the effects on the tanks, propellant loading, thruster throughput, thermal considerations, and range requirements for both the AF-M315E and LMP-103S propellants.


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    Title :

    Analysis of Green Propulsion Applied to NASA Missions


    Contributors:
    E. H. Cardiff (author) / H. W. Mulkey (author) / C. E. Baca (author)

    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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