The purpose of the Advanced Development program was to investigate propulsion options for the space station. Two options were investigated in detail: a high-thrust system consisting of 25 to 50 lbf gaseous oxygen/hydrogen rockets, and a low-thrust system of 0.1 lbf multipropellant resistojets. An effort is also being conducted to determine the life capability of hydrazine-fueled thrusters. During the course of this program, studies clearly identified the benefits of utilizing waste water and other fluids as propellant sources. The results of the H/O thruster test programs are presented and the plan to determine the life of hydrazine thrusters is discussed. The background required to establish a long-life resistojet is presented and the first design model is shown in detail.


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    Title :

    High- and Low-Thrust Propulsion Systems for the Space Station


    Contributors:
    R. E. Jones (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English