This paper summarizes the analyses and design studies performed for the Solar Electric Propulsion Stage (SEPS). Mission analysis results were used to establish general design requirements. A performance sensitivity analysis was then used to define an operational power level of 21 kW for accomplishing a broad range of interplanetary and earth-orbital missions. With this base, propulsion system and stage subsystem design analyses were performed to support concept and configuration studies. Design study areas include solar array, thrust subsystem, thermal control, structures, and astrionics. Results are presented primarily for areas not covered by more specific technical papers (i.e., thrust subsystem, solar array, design requirements and configuration studies).


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    Title :

    Solar Electric Propulsion Stage design


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Electric Propulsion Conference ; 1973 ; Lake Tahoe, NV


    Publication date :

    1973-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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