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Application of Solar-Electric Propulsion to Robotic and Human Missions in Near-Earth SpaceInterest in applications of solar electric propulsion (SEP) is increasing. Application of SEP technology is favored when: (1) the mission is compatible with low-thrust propulsion, (2) the mission needs high total delta V such that chemical propulsion is disadvantaged; and (3) performance enhancement is needed. If all such opportunities for future missions are considered, many uses of SEP are likely. Representative missions are surveyed and several SEP applications selected for analysis, including orbit raising, lunar science, lunar exploration, lunar exploitation, planetary science, and planetary exploration. These missions span SEP power range from 10s of kWe to several MWe. Modes of use and benefits are described, and potential SEP evolution is discussed.
Document ID
20160008988
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Woodcock, Gordon R. (Gray Research, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Dankanich, John (Gray Research, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
July 13, 2016
Publication Date
July 9, 2006
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
M09-0143
Meeting Information
Meeting: 2006 Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: July 9, 2006
End Date: July 12, 2006
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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