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Propulsion Design With Freeform Fabrication (PDFF)

TBMG-8894

12/01/2010

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The nation is challenged to decrease the cost and schedule to develop new space transportation propulsion systems for commercial, scientific, and military purposes. Better design criteria and manufacturing techniques for small thrusters are needed to meet current applications in missile defense, space, and satellite propulsion. The requirements of these systems present size, performance, and environmental demands on these thrusters that have posed significant challenges to the current designers and manufacturers. Designers are limited by manufacturing processes, which are complex, costly, and time consuming, and ultimately limited in their capabilities.

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"Propulsion Design With Freeform Fabrication (PDFF)," Mobility Engineering, December 1, 2010.
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Dec 1, 2010
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TBMG-8894
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English