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Velocity control propulsion subsystem of the radio astronomy explorer satellite for goddard space flight center
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Steinberg, R. L. Braught, W. Moore, E. K. |
| Copyright Year | 1973 |
| Description | The Velocity Control Propulsion Subsystem (VCPS) was designed the propulsion required for trajectory and lunar orbit corrections of the spacecraft. A GFE clamp assembly physically attaches the VCPS to the spacecraft and the unit is ejected after completing the required corrections. The VCPS is physically and functionally separated from the spacecraft except for the electrical and telemetry interfaces. A GFE transtage provides the superstructure on which the VCPS is assembled. The subsystem consists of two 5 foot pound rocket engine assemblies, 4 propellant tanks, 2 latching valves, 2 fill and drain valves, a system filter, pressure transducer, gas and propellant manifolds and electrical heaters and thermostats. The RAE-B VCPS program covered the design, manufacture and qualification of one subsystem. This subsystem was to be manufactured, subjected to qualification tests; and refurbished, if necessary, prior to flight. The VCPS design and test program precluded the need for refurbishing the subsystem and the unit was delivered to GSFC at the conclusion of the program. |
| File Size | 73887405 |
| Page Count | 322 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19740007350 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t3xt0gk0p |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1973-01-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Propulsion Systems Lunar Orbits Spacecraft Orbits Propulsion System Performance Velocity Spacecraft Propulsion Explorer 49 Satellite Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
