Mission applications include solar, Jupiter and Saturn probes, Venus satellite, and continuous lunar logistic supply operation; general results of payload fraction vs mission time for interplanetary missions are presented in plots containing contours of constant thrustor efficiency and specific impulse; performance comparisons between electric and solid-core nuclear rocket propulsion for all missions; results for lunar supply operation show electric propulsion superior to nuclear rockets.
Applications of SNAP-50 class powerplants to selected unmanned electric propulsion missions
J Spacecraft Rockets
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 2 , n 5
1965
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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