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Solar Electric Propulsion Concepts for Human Space ExplorationAdvances in solar array and electric thruster technologies now offer the promise of new, very capable space transportation systems that will allow us to cost effectively explore the solar system. NASA has developed numerous solar electric propulsion spacecraft concepts with power levels ranging from tens to hundreds of kilowatts for robotic and piloted missions to asteroids and Mars. This paper describes nine electric and hybrid solar electric/chemical propulsion concepts developed over the last 5 years and discusses how they might be used for human exploration of the inner solar system.
Document ID
20150019856
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mercer, Carolyn R. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
McGuire, Melissa L. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Oleson, Steven R. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Barrett, Michael J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
October 29, 2015
Publication Date
August 31, 2015
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
GRC-E-DAA-TN25991
E-19129
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 2015
Location: Pasadena, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 31, 2015
End Date: September 2, 2015
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 729200.02.03.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
solar arrays
electric thrusters
solar electric propulsion

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