Session
Technical Session XII: Propulsion
Abstract
The paper summarises on-going research into low-cost propulsion system options for small satellite missions at the University of Surrey. Recent results of the engine flight qualification tests of a 0.01 N water resistojet for the UoSAT-12 minisatellite are discussed. The research programme (done in collaboration with the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) ) investigating nitrous oxide hybrids for small satellite upper stage application is described. A study (also done in collaboration with USAFA) studying the use of cold gas thrusters for microsatellite stationkeeping and constellation maintenance is presented. Future propulsion research work is summarised
Results of Cold Gas and Resistojet Research for Small Satellite Application
The paper summarises on-going research into low-cost propulsion system options for small satellite missions at the University of Surrey. Recent results of the engine flight qualification tests of a 0.01 N water resistojet for the UoSAT-12 minisatellite are discussed. The research programme (done in collaboration with the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) ) investigating nitrous oxide hybrids for small satellite upper stage application is described. A study (also done in collaboration with USAFA) studying the use of cold gas thrusters for microsatellite stationkeeping and constellation maintenance is presented. Future propulsion research work is summarised
