A reference configuration was established for the initial operating capability (IOC) station. The reference configuration has assumed hydrazine fueled thrusters as the propulsion system. This was to establish costing and as a reference for comparison when other propulsion systems are considered. An integral part of the plan to develop the Space Station is the advanced development program. The objective of this program is to provide advanced technology alternatives for the initial and evolutionary Space Station which optimize the system's functional characteristics in terms of performance, cost, and utilization. The portion of the Advanced Development Program that is concerned with auxiliary propulsion and the research and programmatic activities conducted are discussed.


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    Title :

    Space Station Propulsion: The Advanced Development Program at Lewis


    Contributors:
    R. E. Jones (author)

    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English