In-situ-produced methane and methane/carbon monoxide mixtures for return propulsion from Mars

A summary of chemical process routes to produce oxygen, water, methane, carbon monoxide, and other fuels is provided. A conceptual design of a plant for use on a robotic Mars sample return mission is presented that predicts that propellant sufficient for a 500-kg return vehicle (dry) can be produced...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of propulsion and power 1995-09, Vol.11 (5), p.1056-1062
Hauptverfasser:	Sullivan, Thomas A, Linne, Diane, Bryant, Lee, Kennedy, Kriss
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Carbon monoxide Chemical reactions Methane Q1
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