Systems and methods for a multimode propulsion system (MMPS) are presented. The MMPS includes a chemical thruster, an electric thruster, and a shared propellant tank. The MMPS further includes a propellant decomposition chamber that transforms, via a catalytic and/or electrolytic process, the propellant from the tank into vapor form for use as gas propellant by the electric thruster. The electric thruster can be configured for targeted ionization of one or more constituent species present in the vapor form of the propellant. Flow activation/control from the tank to the chemical and electric thrusters is provided by a fluidic feed system. The branches include a check valve and a pressure regulator in series connection. A normally closed squib valve prevents propellant flows/leaks from the tank to either the chemical or the electric thrusters when the MMPS is not in operation.


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    Title :

    Multimode propulsion system


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-01-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F02K JET-PROPULSION PLANTS , Strahltriebwerke / B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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