Various embodiments of a vortex thruster system is described herein that is configured to create at least three discrete thrust levels. In some embodiments, the vortex thruster system is configured to decompose a monopropellant and deliver the decomposed monopropellant into a vortex combustion chamber for generating various thrust levels. In some embodiments, the vortex thruster system includes a secondary propellant valve configured to deliver a secondary propellant into the vortex combustion chamber containing decomposed monopropellant to create a high thrust level. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
REACTION CONTROL VORTEX THRUSTER SYSTEM
WIRBELANTRIEB MIT REAKTIONSKONTROLLE
SYSTÈME DE PROPULSEUR À VORTEX À COMMANDE DE RÉACTION
2025-01-22
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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