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PROPULSION HELIOCHIMIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
OBS

Additional methods include solar and laser thermal propulsion: essentially chemical propulsion systems that use solar or laser light to heat a hydrogen fluid. In order to heat up the fluid, sunlight must be directed towards these metallic, balloon-like inflatable mirrors. These mirrors, in turn, are meticulously pointed through a small window to the engine, where the propellant is located.

OBS

The term solar-chemical propulsion was not found in English sources. However, the term solar electric propulsion does exist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Propulsion dans laquelle l'énergie solaire sert à entretenir une réaction chimique produisant un agent propulsif.

Spanish

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