An assessment of liquid propulsion in the United StatesThe paper examines the status of liquid propulsion capability and technology in the U.S. today versus where it needs to be to satisfy proposed near and long term goals. Attention is given to four areas of liquid propulsion: earth-to-orbit propulsion, orbital transfer propulsion, on-orbit and planetary propulsion, and advanced propulsion. Recommendations on improving the state of liquid propulsion in the U.S. are presented.
Document ID
19900024066
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mccarty, John P. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Murphy, J. M. (Martin Marietta Technical Services Co. Huntsville, AL, United States)