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In-Space Propulsion Technology Products Ready for Infusion on NASA's Future Science MissionsSince 2001, the In-Space Propulsion Technology (ISPT) program has been developing and delivering in-space propulsion technologies that will enable or enhance NASA robotic science missions. These in-space propulsion technologies are applicable, and potentially enabling, for future NASA flagship and sample return missions currently being considered. They have a broad applicability to future competed mission solicitations. The high-temperature Advanced Material Bipropellant Rocket (AMBR) engine, providing higher performance for lower cost, was completed in 2009. Two other ISPT technologies are nearing completion of their technology development phase: 1) NASA s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) ion propulsion system, a 0.6-7 kW throttle-able gridded ion system; and 2) Aerocapture technology development with investments in a family of thermal protection system (TPS) materials and structures; guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) models of blunt-body rigid aeroshells; aerothermal effect models; and atmospheric models for Earth, Titan, Mars and Venus. This paper provides status of the technology development, applicability, and availability of in-space propulsion technologies that have recently completed their technology development and will be ready for infusion into NASA s Discovery, New Frontiers, SMD Flagship, or technology demonstration missions.
Document ID
20120004102
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, David J.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Pencil, Eric
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Peterson, Todd
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Dankanich, John
(Gray Research, Inc. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Munk, Michele M.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
March 3, 2012
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
E-18133
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2012 IEEE/AIAA Aerospace Conference
Location: Big Sky, MT
Country: United States
Start Date: March 3, 2012
End Date: March 10, 2012
Sponsors: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 346620.01.13.01.01.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
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