Solar Thermal Propulsion Transfer Stage for the first Pluto mission

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Jun 1993

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993jpmc.confqu...f&link_type=abstract

AIAA, SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 29th, Monterey, CA, June 28-30, 1993, 8 p.

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Flyby Missions, Interim Stages (Spacecraft), Pluto (Planet), Solar Thermal Propulsion, Spacecraft Design, Mission Planning, Propulsion System Performance, Research And Development, Space Exploration

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The Solar Thermal Propulsion Transfer Stage (STPTS) provides an attractive propulsion concept for the First Mission to Pluto. For a Pluto Fast Flyby mission, the STPTS offers a launch vehicle down-sizing from a Titan IV/Centaur (reference launch vehicle) to a Delta 7925 with a significant launch cost savings. In addition, the STPTS enables a Pluto Orbiter mission using the Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Mission design, transfer stage, launch vehicle and reliability considerations and development status discussions are included.

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