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Engineering of the Magnetized Target Fusion Propulsion SystemEngineering details are presented for a magnetized target fusion (MTF) propulsion system designed to support crewed missions to the outer solar system. Basic operation of an MTF propulsion system is introduced. Structural, thermal, radiation-management and electrical design details are presented. The propellant storage and supply system design is also presented. A propulsion system mass estimate and associated performance figures are given. The advantages of helium-3 as a fusion fuel for an advanced MTF system are discussed.
Document ID
20030061179
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Statham, G. (Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
White, S. (Engineering Research and Consulting, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Adams, R. B. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Thio, Y. C. F. (Department of Energy Germantown, MD, United States)
Santarius, J. (Wisconsin Univ. Madison, WI, United States)
Alexander, R. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Chapman, J. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Fincher, S. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Philips, A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Polsgrove, T. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
February 2, 2003
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF)
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: February 2, 2003
End Date: February 5, 2003
Sponsors: New Mexico Univ.
Funding Number(s)
OTHER: 713-50-10
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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