NASA NTRS · 20030062121
Crewed Mission to Callisto Using Advanced Plasma Propulsion Systems
Abstract
This paper describes the engineering of several vehicles designed for a crewed mission to the Jovian satellite Callisto. Each subsystem is discussed in detail. Mission and trajectory analysis for each mission concept is described. Crew support components are also described. Vehicles were developed using both fission powered magneto plasma dynamic (MPD) thrusters and magnetized target fusion (MTF) propulsion systems. Conclusions were drawn regarding the usefulness of these propulsion systems for crewed exploration of the outer solar system.
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Adams, R. B., Statham, G., White, S., Patton, B., Thio, Y. C. F., Santarius, J., Alexander, R., Fincher, S., Polsgrove, T., Chapman, J.. 2003-01-01. Crewed Mission to Callisto Using Advanced Plasma Propulsion Systems. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20030062121
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