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Sub-Kilowatt Radioisotope Electric Propulsion for Outer Solar System ExplorationAn activity has begun to perform a multi-mission trajectory/systems analysis study that examines the combined benefit of three key technology development areas. The three key technologies leveraged in the study include sub-kilowatt ion propulsion, Stirling radioisotope power systems and microelectronics/lightweight spacecraft bus technologies. This study is being performed jointly by NASA Glenn Research Center and the Applied Physics Laboratory to leverage their combined areas of expertise in advanced power/propulsion and spacecraft design. Missions examined in this study include missions to outer planets' moons, such as Europa, Titan, and Triton, and a Comet Nucleus Sample Return mission. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
Document ID
20010041234
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gefert, L. P.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Oleson, S. R.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Patterson, M. J.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Schrieber, J.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
McAdams, J.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Forum on Innovative Approaches to Outer Planetary Exploration 2001-2020
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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