Demonstrating cryo-fluid management (CFM) technologies in space is critical for advances in long duration space missions. Current space-based cryogenic propulsion is viable for hours, not the weeks to years needed by space exploration and space science. CRYogenic Orbital TEstbed (CRYOTE) provides an affordable low-risk environment to demonstrate a broad array of critical CFM technologies that cannot be tested in Earth's gravity. These technologies include system chilldown, transfer, handling, health management, mixing, pressure control, active cooling, and long-term storage. United Launch Alliance is partnering with Innovative Engineering Solutions, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and others to develop CRYOTE to fly as an auxiliary payload between the primary payload and the Centaur upper stage on an Atlas V rocket. Because satellites are expensive, the space industry is largely risk averse to incorporating unproven systems or conducting experiments using flight hardware that is supporting a primary mission. To minimize launch risk, the CRYOTE system will only activate after the primary payload is separated from the rocket. Flying the testbed as an auxiliary payload utilizes Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle performance excess to cost-effectively demonstrate enhanced CFM.


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    Title :

    CRYOTE (Cryogenic Orbital Testbed) Concept


    Contributors:
    Gravlee, Mari (author) / Kutter, Bernard (author) / Wollen, Mark (author) / Rhys, Noah (author) / Walls, Laurie (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition ; 2009 ; Pasadena, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2009-09-14


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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