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S.5 Categories of Hot Gas <strong>Systems</strong><br />

REMEMBER!<br />

In order <strong>to</strong> obtain higher Issp, in the first instance higher ve is needed. This can be achieved<br />

by increasing the temperature of the exhaust gases <strong>to</strong> be expanded in the thruster nozzle.<br />

Hot Gas <strong>Systems</strong><br />

Hot gas systems are the most common type of propulsion system used for space<br />

applications.

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