Recent trades have taken place on solid propulsion options to support a potential Mars Sample Retrieval Campaign. Mass and dimensional requirements for a Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) are being assessed. One MAV vehicle concept would utilize a solid propulsion system. Key challenges to designing a solid propulsion system for MAV include low temperatures beyond common tactical and space requirements, performance, planetary protection, mass limits, and thrust vector control system. Two solutions are addressed, a modified commercial commercially available system, and an optimum new concept.


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    Title :

    Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) Solid Motor Technology Plans


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2019 ; Big Sky, MT, United States


    Publication date :

    2019-03-02


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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