An orbital cryogenic propellant storage facility will be required for a space-based Orbital Transfer Vehicle. The facility tanks will have features to permit fluid acquisition and transfer in low gravity and to limit cryogen boiloff caused by environmental heating. Boiloff management features will include thick multilayer insulation, vapor-cooled shields, low conductance structural supports and penetrations, and possibly refrigeration systems.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of on-orbit cryogenic propellant depot options for the orbital transfer vehicle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1986-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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