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An Analysis of Green Propulsion Applied to NASA MissionsThe advantages of green propulsion for five mission classes are examined, including a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mission (GPM), a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) mission (SDO), a High Earth Orbit (HEO) mission (MMS), a lunar mission (LRO), and a planetary mission (MAVEN). The propellant mass benefits are considered for all five missions, as well as the effects on the tanks, propellant loading, thruster throughput, thermal considerations, and range requirements for both the AF-M315E and LMP-103S propellants.
Document ID
20140008870
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Cardiff, Eric H.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Mulkey, Henry W.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Baca, Caitlin E.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
July 9, 2014
Publication Date
May 19, 2014
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN14280
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Propulsion 2014
Location: Cologne
Country: Germany
Start Date: May 19, 2014
End Date: May 22, 2014
Sponsors: European Space Agency
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Pocket Propulsion
Green propulsion
Regular Propulsion
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