OTV propulsion tecnology programmatic overview
Abstract
An advanced orbit transfer vehicles (OTV) which will be an integral part of the national space transportation system to carry men and cargo between low Earth orbit and geosynchronous orbit will perform planetary transfers and deliver large acceleration limited space structures to high Earth orbits is reviewed. The establishment of an advanced propulsion technology base for an OTV for the mid 1990's is outlined. The program supports technology for three unique engine concepts. Work is conducted to generic technologies which benefit all three concepts and specific technology which benefits only one of the concepts. Concept and technology definitions to identify propulsion innovations, and subcomponent research to explore and validate their potential benefits are included.
- Publication:
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OTV Propulsion Issues
- Pub Date:
- April 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984otvp.rept...97C
- Keywords:
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- Earth Orbits;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Orbit Transfer Vehicles;
- Orbital Servicing;
- Spacecraft Propulsion;
- Orbital Servicing;
- Propulsive Efficiency;
- Space Erectable Structures;
- Space Transportation System;
- Technology Assessment;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles