On-orbit low gravity cryogenic scientific investigations using the COLD-SAT SatelliteThe Cryogenic On-Orbit Liquid Depot Storage, Acquisition and Transfer (COLD-SAT) Satellite is an experimental spacecraft designed to investigate the systems and technologies required for an efficient, effective, and reliable management of cryogenic fluids in reduced-gravity space environment. This paper defines the technology needs and the accompanying experimental three-month baseline mission of the COLD-SAT Satellite; describes the experiment subsystems, major features, and rationale for satisfying primary and secondary experimental requirements, using LH2 as the test fluid; and presents the conceptual design of the COLD-SAT spacecraft subsystems which support the on-orbit experiment.
Document ID
19900032933
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bailey, W. J. (Martin Marietta Space Systems Denver, CO, United States)