This paper discusses current plans and issues for exploration that involve the use of cryogenic transfer. The benefits of cryogenic transfer to exploration missions are examined. The current state of the art of transfer technology is reviewed. Mission concepts of operation for exploration are presented, and used to qualitatively discuss the performance benefits of transfer. The paper looks at the challenges faced to implement a cryogenic transfer system and suggest approaches to address them with advanced development research. Transfer rates required for exploration are shown to have already been achieved in ground test. Cost-effective approaches to the required on-orbit demonstration are suggested.


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    Title :

    Cryogenic Fluid Transfer for Exploration


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space Cryogenics Workshop ; 2007 ; Huntsville, AL, United States


    Publication date :

    2008-07-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English