The thruster subsystem module (TSSM) considered for solar electric propulsion (SEP) missions is to consist of a 30-cm ion thruster, a thruster gimbal system, a propellant storage and feed system, a power processing unit, a modular thermal control system, and a modular support structure. TSSM design requirements are considered along with a TSSM general design approach. It is pointed out that a TSSM for SEP missions can be designed and built based on existing technology.


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    Title :

    A thruster sub-system module /TSSM/ for solar electric propulsion


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Electric Propulsion Conference ; 1975 ; New Orleans, LA


    Publication date :

    1975-03-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English