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Analysis of a Radioisotope Thermal Rocket EngineThe Triton Hopper is a concept for a vehicle to explore the surface of Neptunes moon Triton, which uses a radioisotope heated rocket engine and in-situ propellant acquisition. The initial Triton Hopper conceptual design stores pressurized Nitrogen in a spherical tank to be used as the propellant. The aim of the research was to investigate the benefits of storing propellant at ambient temperature and heating it through a thermal block during engine operation, as opposed to storing gas at a high temperature.
Document ID
20170006624
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Machado-Rodriguez, Jonathan P.
(Puerto Rico Univ. Mayaguez, Puerto Rico)
Landis, Geoffrey A.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
July 18, 2017
Publication Date
January 9, 2017
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
GRC-E-DAA-TN38020
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Expo 2017
Location: Grapevine, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: January 9, 2017
End Date: January 13, 2017
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 469947.03.03.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Triton Hopper
Radiostope
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