Essays about: "Reusable Launcher"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Reusable Launcher.
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1. Experimental study on the effect of rocket nozzle wall materials on the stability of methane
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : There has recently been an increased interest in methane as a rocket propellant due to its physical properties as well as the possibility of in-situ resource utilization in places like Mars. As part of ESA’s Future Launcher Preparatory Program, KTH in cooperation with GKN Aerospace has started the MERiT program, which seeks to study the characteristics of methane under conditions found in rocket nozzle cooling channels. READ MORE
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2. Optimisation of a LOX/Ethanol rocket engine ignition
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : For more than half a century, humanity has achieved the feat of extracting itself from the earth's atmosphere and sailing into space, broadening the spectrum of knowledge and curiosity. Although space market seemed mastered and stable the arrival of new private players has reorganized the sector through new technological choices. READ MORE
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3. Creation of a set of tools enabling rapid system engineering loops for small reusable launchers
University essay from KTH/RymdteknikAbstract : The 2010's have seen many changes happening in the launcher world: private players have emerged increasing competition for the traditional launch operators and the development of reusable launcher allowing a decrease in launch cost. The satellite market has also evolved with the appearance of nano-satellites and the development of satellite constellations. READ MORE
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4. Study of Launcher Recovery Systems
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : The space sector has been evolving due to the fast-technological advancements generating a reduction of manufacturing, cost and size in space missions, where highly capable performing small satellites are becoming the standard in this industry. Furthermore, the high launching cost limits the trend of cost reduction for the space missions, since the small satellites are sent as a second payload. READ MORE
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5. Guidance and Control for Launch and Vertical Descend of Reusable Launchers using Model Predictive Control and Convex Optimisation
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknikAbstract : The increasing market of small and affordable space systems requires fast and reliablelaunch capabilities to cover the current and future demand. This project aims to studyand implement guidance and control schemes for vertical ascent and descent phases ofa reusable launcher. READ MORE
