Space Propulsion Flashcards
1
Q
What are some (4) different energy sources of chemical space propulsion systems?
A
- Solid
- Liquid
- Hybrid
- Gel (in development)
2
Q
What are some (3) different energy sources of electric space propulsion systems?
A
- Electro-static
- Electro-magnetic (in development)
- Electro-thermal
3
Q
What are some (4) different energy sources of nuclear space propulsion systems?
A
- Solid-core (in development)
- Liquid-core (theoretical)
- Gas-core (theoretical)
- Radioisotope (in development)
4
Q
What are some (5) different energy sources of non-chemical, non-electric and non-nuclear space propulsion systems?
A
- Cold gas
- Solar sail (in development)
- Photon (theoretical)
- Antimatter (theoretical)
- Beamed energy
