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Technologies for refueling spacecraft on-orbit

Author(s) -

David J. Chato

Publication year - 2000

Publication title -

space 2000 conference and exposition

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Conference proceedings

DOI - 10.2514/6.2000-5107

Subject(s) - spacecraft , aerospace engineering , orbit (dynamics) , computer science , astrobiology , systems engineering , aeronautics , remote sensing , engineering , geology , physics

This paper discusses the current technologies for onorbit refueling of spacecraft. The findings of 55 references are reviewed and summarized. Highlights include: the Russian Progress system used by the International Space Station: a flight demonstration of superfluid helium transfer; and ground tests of large cryogenic systems. Key technologies discussed include vapor free liquid outflow, control of liquid inflow to prevent liquid venting, and quick disconnects for onorbit mating of transfer lines.

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