NASA NTRS · 19720042533
A common solar electric upper stage for multi-mission applications.
Abstract
The concept of using a solar-electric upper stage for multi-mission application is practical, economical, and versatile approach to space expMission capabilities include a Mercury orbiter, asteroid and comet rendezvous, a solar probe, and extra-ecliptic probe, and outer planet flybys and orbiters. The 17.5-kw vehicle has an injected mass of 1500 to 2500 kg and carries up to 500 kg of attached or separable payload packages. Mission characteristics, performance tradeoffs and a concepegn configuration are presented, and program plans, cost estimates and advanced technology requirements are identified.
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Meissinger, H. F., Goldin, D. S., Mascy, A. C.. 1972-04-01. A common solar electric upper stage for multi-mission applications.. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720042533
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