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Propulsion Engineering Study for Small-Scale Mars Missions
Propulsion Engineering Study for SmallScale Mars Missions
Author: John Whitehead
Rocket propulsion options for small-scale Mars missions are presented and compared, particularly for the terminal landing maneuver and for sample return. Mars landing has a low propulsive Äv requirement on a ~1-minute time scale, but at a high acceleration. High thrust/weight liquid rocket technologies, or advanced pulse-capable solids, develope...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781410219770
ISBN-10: 1410219771
Publication Date: 1/26/2005
Pages: 60
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Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Book Type: Paperback
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