In the present quantitative consideration of space processing concepts for chemicals, theoretical parametric calculations are supplemented by a bench scale experiment. Attention is given to the case of water splitting to generate hydrogen and oxygen for a simple rocket motor that can be used in periodic thrusting. This concept of in situ propellant production is treated in detail and compared with more recent energy and materials technologies.


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    Title :

    Novel extraterrestrial processing for space propulsion


    Contributors:
    Ramohalli, K. (author) / Dowler, W. (author) / French, J. (author) / Ash, R. (author)

    Publication date :

    1985-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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