A survey is provided of hydrogen/oxygen (H/O) auxiliary propulsion system (APS) concepts and low thrust H/O rocket technology. A review of H/O APS studies performed for the Space Shuttle, Space Tug, Space Station Freedom, and Advanced Manned Launch System programs is given. The survey also includes a review of low thrust H/O rocket technology programs, covering liquid H/O and gaseous H/O thrusters, ranging from 6600 N (1500 lbf) to 440 mN (0.1 lbf) thrust. Ignition concepts for H/O thrusters and high temperature, oxidation resistant chamber materials are also reviewed.
Hydrogen/oxygen auxiliary propulsion technology
Conference on Advanced Space Exploration Initiative Technologies ; 1991 ; Cleveland, OH, United States
1991-01-01
Conference paper
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English
Hydrogen/oxygen auxiliary propulsion technology
NTRS | 1991
|Hydrogen/Oxygen Auxiliary Propulsion Technology
NTIS | 1991
|Hydrogen/oxygen auxiliary propulsion technology
AIAA | 1991
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