S.1 Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Chapter 1: Introduction to ...

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Main characteristics of candidate spacecraft propulsion systems;
Classification of propulsion systems listed based on type of energy source;
Basic configurations of propulsion systems explained;
Main performance characteristics of propulsion systems listed;
Advantages and disadvantages of propulsion systems discussed;
Still to be done: Propulsion system performances to be evaluated with regard to mission
impulse and velocity-increment requirements in order to enable you to select and size
propulsion systems. This will be done in the next chapter.