Metal-CO2 propulsion system for Mars missions

Shafirovich E., GÖKALP İ., Baker A. M.

Space Propulsion 2004 - 2nd International Conference on Green Propellants for Space Propulsion, Sardinia, İtalya, 7 - 08 Haziran 2004, ss.75-80, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Sardinia
  • Basıldığı Ülke: İtalya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.75-80
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Concepts for in-situ resource utilisation on Mars are briefly overviewed. Promising mission scenarios using the metal-CO2 propulsion, such as Mars multi-sample return mission and Mars ballistic hopper mission, are outlined. Important issues in development of the metal-CO2 propulsion system are identified and the promising solutions are suggested. The ESA-funded programme of research required for development of the metal-CO2 propulsion system is presented.