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High-Voltage High-Energy Stretched Lens Array Square-Rigger (SLASR) for Direct-Drive Solar Electric PropulsionDevelopment is underway on a unique high-voltage, high-energy solar concentrator array called Stretched Lens Array Square-Rigger (SLASR) for direct drive electric propulsion. The SLASR performance attributes closely match the critical needs of solar electric propulsion (SEP) systems, which may be used for space tugs to fuel-efficiently transport cargo from low earth orbit (LEO) to low lunar orbit (LLO), in support of NASA s robotic and human exploration missions. Later SEP systems may similarly transport cargo from the earth-moon neighborhood to the Mars neighborhood. This paper will describe the SLASR technology, discuss SLASR developments and ground testing, and outline plans for future SLASR technology maturation.
Document ID
20060025048
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Howell, Joe T.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
O'Neill, Mark
(Entech, Inc. Keller, TX, United States)
Mankins, John C.
(Artemis Innovation Management Solutions, LLC Ashburn, Va, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: 25th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science (ISTS)
Location: Kanazawa
Country: Japan
Start Date: June 4, 2006
End Date: June 11, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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