Aerospace
Technical Paper

Current Space Propulsion Systems and Future Trends

680359

2/1/1968

Event
Space Technology Conference
Authors
J. C. Moise Propulsion Div., Aerojet-General Corp.
R. V. Evleth Propulsion Div., Aerojet-General Corp.
Abstract
Content
The characteristics of current space propulsion systems are reviewed, including performance, storability, restart, and throttling. Their limitations are discussed with emphasis in the area of long-term storage coupled with high performance. Potential methods for overcoming limitations also are reviewed.
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Topics
Throttles
Storage
Affiliated or Co-Author
Propulsion Div., Aerojet-General Corp.
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/680359
Citation
Moise, J. and Evleth, R., "Current Space Propulsion Systems and Future Trends," Space Technology Conference, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, May 8, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680359.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
2/1/1968
Product Code
680359
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English