Essays about: "space propulsion"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 61 essays containing the words space propulsion.
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1. Preliminary Design and Conceptual Analysis of an Electrically Actuated Pintle Injector
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : ”The Eagle has landed”. With this words, astronaut Neil Armstrong, together with astronaut Edwin ”Buzz” Aldrin, confirmed the safe landing on the Moon of the Apollo11 on July 20th, 1969. This achievement would have never been possible without the engineering behind the construction of the Moon lander. READ MORE
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2. Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of HPGP Thruster
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/RymdteknikAbstract : This master's thesis was conducted in collaboration with ECAPS, where a conjugate heat transfer analysis on their High Performance Green Propulsion (HPGP) 22N thruster was done. ECAPS is a Swedish propulsion company specializing in green propulsion. They develop thrusters for spacecraft orbit and attitude control, utilizing the propellant LMP-103S. READ MORE
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3. Vacuum Chamber Adaptation for Low-Power Electric Propulsion Testing : Optimizing Anode Configuration and Electrical Interface for Hollow Cathode Testing, and Conceptualizing a Setup for Field Emission Electric Propulsion Testing
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Electric Propulsion (EP) is widely acknowledged as a crucial technology for future space missions, offering significant propellant savings and enabling exploration of planetary missions with smaller spacecraft (s/c). For precise attitude control of these smaller spacecraft, Field Emission Electric Propulsion (FEEP) has emerged as a favorable option due to its exceptional thrust controllability. READ MORE
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4. Vibration analysis and testing of a 6U cubesat propulsion system
University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanikAbstract : Space industry has been booming in the recent times, investments have not justbeen made on satellites and launch vehicles but also on space sustainability. Spaceindustry has its users in national agencies, private commercial agencies, academia andexperimental organisations. READ MORE
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5. Design of a vacuum chamber for cathode testing and low power Hall Effect Thrusters : Collaborative project with OHB Sweden AB
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Testing of hardware to be used in space sometimes involves using vacuum chambers. The need to test hollow cathodes, used as neutralizers for some Electric Propulsion Thrusters, and low power Hall Effect Thrusters at OHB Sweden requires a vacuum chamber to be upgraded. READ MORE