A new Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) propulsion system will be required to meet the needs of space missions beyond the mid-1990's. As envisioned, the advanced OTV will be used in conjunction with Earth-to-orbit vehicles, Space Station, and Orbit Maneuvering Vehicle. The OTV will transfer men, large space structures, and conventional payloads between low Earth and higher energy orbits. Space probes carried by the OTV will continue the exploration of the solar system. When lunar bases are established, the OTV will be their transportation link to Earth. NASA is currently funding the development of technology for advanced propulsion concepts for future Orbital Transfer Vehicles. Progress in key areas during 1986 is presented.


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    Title :

    Status of Advanced Propulsion for Space Based Orbital Transfer Vehicle


    Contributors:
    L. P. Cooper (author) / D. D. Scheer (author)

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    32 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





    Status of advanced propulsion for space based orbital transfer vehicle

    Cooper, Larry P. / Scheer, Dean D. | NTRS | 1986


    Status of advanced propulsion for space-based orbital transfer vehicle

    Cooper, Larry P. / Scheer, Dean D. | Elsevier | 1987