The cost effectiveness of various propulsion technologies for shuttle-launched multimission modular spacecraft (MMS) missions was determined with special attention to the potential role of ion propulsion. The primary criterion chosen for comparison for the different types of propulsion technologies was the total propulsion related cost, including the Shuttle charges, propulsion module costs, upper stage costs, and propulsion module development. In addition to the cost comparison, other criteria such as reliability, risk, and STS compatibility are examined. Topics covered include MMS mission models, propulsion technology definition, trajectory/performance analysis, cost assessment, program evaluation, sensitivity analysis, and conclusions and recommendations.


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    Title :

    Study of Multimission Modular Spacecraft (MMS) Propulsion Requirements


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    240 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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