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High- and low-thrust propulsion systems for the Space Station

Author(s) -

Robert E. Jones

Publication year - 1987

Publication title -

54th aiaa aerospace sciences meeting

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.2514/6.1987-398

Subject(s) - propulsion , aerospace engineering , thrust , space (punctuation) , computer science , spacecraft propulsion , aeronautics , marine engineering , engineering , operating system

The purpose of the Advanced Development program was to investigate propulsion options for the space station. Two options were investigated in detail: a high-thrust system consisting of 25 to 50 lbf gaseous oxygen/hydrogen rockets, and a low-thrust system of 0.1 lbf multipropellant resistojets. An effort is also being conducted to determine the life capability of hydrazine-fueled thrusters. During the course of this program, studies clearly identified the benefits of utilizing waste water and other fluids as propellant sources. The results of the H/O thruster test programs are presented and the plan to determine the life of hydrazine thrusters is discussed. The background required to establish a long-life resistojet is presented and the first design model is shown in detail.

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