Supporting NASA's Science Mission Directorate, the In-Space Propulsion Technology Program is developing the next generation of space propulsion technologies for robotic, deep-space exploration. Recent technological advancements and demonstrations of key, high-payoff propulsion technologies have been achieved and will be described. Technologies under development and test include aerocapture, solar electric propulsion, solar sail propulsion, and advanced chemical propulsion.
In-Space Propulsion Technologies for Robotic Exploration of the Solar System
AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference ; 2006 ; Sacramento, CA, United States
2006-01-01
Conference paper
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English
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