The NASA Project Pathfinder contains programs to provide technologies for future transfer vehicles including those powered by both advanced chemical and electric propulsion rockets. This paper discusses the Chemical Transfer Propulsion and Cargo Vehicle Propulsion elements of Pathfinder. The program requirements and goals for both elements are discussed, and technical activities which are planned or underway are summarized. Recent progress in programs which support or proceed the Pathfinder activities is detailed. In particular, the NASA Program for Advanced Orbital Transfer Vehicle Propulsion, which acted as the precursor for the Chemical Transfer Propulsion element of Pathfinder is summarized.


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    Title :

    Advanced technology for future space propulsion systems


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    A Symposium on Space Commercialization: Roles of Developing Countries ; 1989 ; Nashville, TN, United States


    Publication date :

    1989-03-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English