Cryogenic fluid management (CFM) is an important aspect in the design and operation of spacecraft propellant systems. Consequently, it represents a key technology in the development of future vehicles for orbital transfer, lunar transit and manned interplanetary (i.e., Mars) missions. Because of Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC's) leading role in the definition of such vehicles, the center is currently managing and conducting a variety of tests to support development of this technology. The purpose of this paper is to summarize these activities and present their status within the context of CFM technology requirements. The first section reviews MSFC's role, identifies the major emphases and thrusts of its program, and presents the overall schedule. The final part comprises the bulk of the report, and describes at length the objectives, approach and status of each project.
Cryogenic fluid management program at MSFC
1990-09-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
Cryogenic fluid management program at MSFC
AIAA | 1990
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Cryogenic Technology Research at Msfc
NTIS | 1965
Cryogenic technology research at MSFC
NTRS | 1968
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