The NASA Electric Propulsion ProgramNASA has defined and undertaken an evolutionary technology program for high performance electric propulsion systems, which could greatly affect the logistics weight requirements for such large space structures as Space Station Freedom. Attention is presently given to the development status of hydrazine and high power arcjets, resistojets, the characterization of rocket flows and plumes, electrostatic and electromagnetic propulsion systems, and development programs aimed at the determination of opportune technology-insertion activities.
Document ID
19930065800
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Curran, Francis M. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Brophy, John R. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bennett, Gary L. (NASA Office of Advanced Concepts and Technology Washington, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-1935
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit