The objectives of the flight test and a description on how those objectives are in support of an overall program goal of attaining user application were described. The approach to accomplishment was presented as it applies to integrating the propulsion system with the host spacecraft. A number of known interface design considerations which affect the propulsion system and the spacecraft were discussed. Analogies were drawn comparing the relationship of the organizations involved with this flight test with those anticipated for future operational missions. The paper also expanded upon objectives, system description, mission operations, and measurement of plume effects.


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    Title :

    Planned flight test of a mercury ion auxiliary propulsion system. Part 2: Integration with host spacecraft


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Intern. Elec. Propulsion Conf. ; 1978 ; San Diego, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English