| Solar Electric Propulsion Concepts for Human Space Exploration Contributor(s): Space Administration, National Aeronauti (Author) |
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ISBN: 1542596122 ISBN-13: 9781542596121 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2017 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Space Science |
| Physical Information: 0.08" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.27 lbs) 30 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Advances in solar array and electric thruster technologies now offer the promise of new, very capable space transportation systems that will allow us to cost effectively explore the solar system. NASA has developed numerous solar electric propulsion spacecraft concepts with power levels ranging from tens to hundreds of kilowatts for robotic and piloted missions to asteroids and Mars. This paper describes nine electric and hybrid solar electric/chemical propulsion concepts developed over the last 5 years and discusses how they might be used for human exploration of the inner solar system. |