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System impacts of propulsion Passivation
Thu, 02/21/2019 - 18:56

Start Date:
2014
Programme:
Discovery
End Date:
2016
Programme Reference:
13-060-a
Country:
Germany
Contractor:
OHB System AG
Description:
Space debris mitigation requirements specific to propulsion systems are scrutinized and compliance of OHB reference propulsion architectures is assessed. The risk of generating debris due to a failure in a propulsion system is assessed with a focus on the specific risk of a hypervelocity impact on a propulsion tank containing residuals.
The engineering activities, delta-qualifications or hardware development which can support the recommended propulsion passivation strategies are presented and prioritized.
The contract work is in collaboration with OHB System, the Swedish Defence Research Insti- tute (FOI), Inmarsat, and Etamax.
Application Domain:
Generic Technologies
Keywords:
CleanSat
Propulsion
Deorbit
Tank
Structure
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