This paper discusses the current technologies for on-orbit refueling of spacecraft. The findings of 55 references are reviewed and summarized. Highlights include: (1) the Russian Progress system used by the International Space Station; (2) a flight demonstration of superfluid helium transfer; and (3) ground tests of large cryogenic systems. Key technologies discussed include vapor free liquid outflow, control of fluid inflow to prevent liquid venting, and quick disconnects for on-orbit mating of transfer lines.


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    Title :

    Technologies for Refueling Spacecraft On-Orbit


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Space 2000 ; 2000 ; Long Beach, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2000-11-01


    Type of media :

    Preprint


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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