Abstract
Low cost rocket propulsion is a fundamental assumption in all low cost launch vehicle and low cost access to space concepts. The actual costs of launch vehicles and developing and deploying launch systems are confounding and the data is highly malleable. Numerous claims for low cost propulsion applications are continuously being made and a clear market driven winner has not been found. A logically rationale for understanding launch vehicle and propulsion systems costs is discussed to illustrate the factors that drive cost and how these factors can be analyzed for less conventional ways to achieve low cost. Candidate low cost propulsion system criteria are proposed and a logical cost argument is described to justify a low cost concept.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
