The connectivity between new in-space propulsion technologies and the ultimate development of an in-space fabrication and repair infrastructure are described in this Technical Memorandum. A number of advanced in-space propulsion technologies are being developed by NASA, many of which are directly relevant to the establishment of such an in-space infrastructure. These include aerocapture, advanced solar-electric propulsion, solar-thermal propulsion, advanced chemical propulsion, tethers, and solar photon sails. Other, further-term technologies have also been studied to assess their utility to the development of such an infrastructure.


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    Title :

    In-Space Propulsion: Connectivity to In-Space Fabrication and Repair


    Contributors:
    Johnson, L. (author) / Harris, D. (author) / Trausch, A. (author) / Matloff, G. L. (author) / Taylor, T. (author) / Cutting, K. (author)

    Publication date :

    2005-09-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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