In order to demonstrate two-phase heat transport system technology in orbit, the Dutch-Belgian two-Phase eXperiment TPX was successfully flow as Get Away Special G-557, abourd STS60, February 1994. Based on TPX conclusions and lessons learned, a reflight experiment TPX II is being developed in order to usefully fill the gap between TPX and possible future full-scale Capillary Pumped Loop flights. The characteristics of TPX II, intended to fly early 1998, are discussed in detail: configuration and component changes, updates of objectives/scenario, current status, results of pre-launch (components) testing and outlook.


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    Title :

    In-Orbit Demonstration of Two-Phase Heat Transport Technology Status of TPX II: Reflight of the European Two-Phase Experiment


    Contributors:
    A. A. M. Delil (author) / M. Dubois (author) / W. Supper (author)

    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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