Development of arcjet and ion propulsion for spacecraft stationkeeping

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Development of arcjet and ion propulsion for spacecraft stationkeeping

Sovey, James S. / Curran, Francis M. / Haag, Thomas W. / Patterson, Michael J. / Pencil, Eric J. / Rawlin, Vincent K. / Sankovic, John M.

Abstract

Near term flight applications of arcjet and ion thruster satellite station-keeping systems as well as development activities in Europe, Japan, and the United States are reviewed. At least two arcjet and three ion propulsion flights are scheduled during the 1992 - 1995 period. Ground demonstration technology programs are focusing on the development of kW-class hydrazine and ammonia arcjets and xenon ion thrusters. Recent work at NASA Lewis Research Center on electric thruster and system integration technologies relating to satellite stationkeeping and repositioning will also be summarized.

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Title :

Development of arcjet and ion propulsion for spacecraft stationkeeping

Contributors:

Sovey, James S. (author) / Curran, Francis M. (author) / Haag, Thomas W. (author) / Patterson, Michael J. (author) / Pencil, Eric J. (author) / Rawlin, Vincent K. (author) / Sankovic, John M. (author)

Publication date :

1992-08-01

Type of media :

Conference paper

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English

Keywords :

Spacecraft Propulsion And Power