Earth-to-orbit transportation optimized for small, low-cost satellites
Abstract
The evolution of the need for low-cost transportation to orbit for small satellites is first described. Next, the technical tradeoffs and the resulting vehicle design are discussed. Particular attention is given to the subsystems and components of the PacAstro vehicle.
- Publication:
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ESA Special Publication
- Pub Date:
- 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992ESASP.341..377F
- Keywords:
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- Low Cost;
- Satellite Design;
- Space Transportation;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Hydrogen Peroxide;
- Kerosene;
- Liquid Oxygen;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles