Several mission options are discussed for an electric propulsion space test which provides operational and performance data for ion and arcjet propulsion systems and testing of APSA arrays and a super power system. The results of these top-level studies are considered preliminary. Ion propulsion system design and architecture for the purposes of performing orbit raising missions for payloads in the range of 2400 to 2700 kg are described. Focus was placed on a design which can be characterized by simplicity, reliability, and performance. Systems of this design are suitable for an electric propulsion precursor flight which would provide proof of principle data necessary for more ambitious and complex missions.


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    Title :

    Mission Options for an Electric Propulsion Demonstration Flight Test


    Contributors:
    C. Garner (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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