IRJET-International Research Journal of Engineering and Technolgy, 2019
Our ambitious goal of exploring deep space highlights our technological limitations and need to d... more Our ambitious goal of exploring deep space highlights our technological limitations and need to develop an advanced in-space propulsion system. The Nuclear-Electric propulsion such as VASIMR, holds a promising potential for future deep space exploration missions. The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an RF-driven, electrodeless, high power Magnetoplasma rocket which utilizes nuclear fission energy or solar energy from space. Besides, its “High thrust” and “Variable specific impulse” capabilities enable to carry out a Human Mars mission in less than 39 days. It will also enhance commercial space activities such as cis lunar cargo, orbital maintenance, re-boost, space debris mitigation, asteroid deflection and other deep space missions. This paper focuses on both theoretical as well as the engineering aspects of VASIMR technology. History of the development of VASIMR technology and the current status is investigated. Its space applications with its unique features and drawbacks are reviewed. In the last section, a simulation study on Mars missions is presented with results.
International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), 2020
In the future, space commercialization will trigger the quest for space assets. Space investigati... more In the future, space commercialization will trigger the quest for space assets. Space investigation will be directed to a shortage of assets as conveying the assets from the earth itself for the advancement of space-based ventures won't be attainable. Receiving the strategy for mining the Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) could be a plausible and practical method for conquering this issue and could upset the stockpile of imperative for human civilization. Spectral analysis and ground-based information propose that NEA can contain water, volatiles and some high-esteem materials worth up to billions of dollars. Studies recommend that few new NEAs will be found later on could build the likelihood that asteroidal mining tasks can rely upon low vitality missions. Thinking about the potential applications, Asteroidal mining can be a spine for future space expedition. This paper presents a complete survey of assets accessible from NEA, innovative and prudent parts of Asteroid Mining. This literature study can be isolated into four sections: i) Exploration (NEA disclosures and assessed populace) ii) Analysis (topographical portrayal of NEA) iii) Extraction (different strategies to concentrate and procedure the assets) iv) Economical viewpoints (financial investigation and its noteworthiness in upcoming days). We have additionally talked about the attainability to direct a space mission in terms of potential orbits and all other technical difficulties are featured.
IRJET-International Research Journal of Engineering and Technolgy, 2019
Our ambitious goal of exploring deep space highlights our technological limitations and need to d... more Our ambitious goal of exploring deep space highlights our technological limitations and need to develop an advanced in-space propulsion system. The Nuclear-Electric propulsion such as VASIMR, holds a promising potential for future deep space exploration missions. The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an RF-driven, electrodeless, high power Magnetoplasma rocket which utilizes nuclear fission energy or solar energy from space. Besides, its “High thrust” and “Variable specific impulse” capabilities enable to carry out a Human Mars mission in less than 39 days. It will also enhance commercial space activities such as cis lunar cargo, orbital maintenance, re-boost, space debris mitigation, asteroid deflection and other deep space missions. This paper focuses on both theoretical as well as the engineering aspects of VASIMR technology. History of the development of VASIMR technology and the current status is investigated. Its space applications with its unique features and drawbacks are reviewed. In the last section, a simulation study on Mars missions is presented with results.
International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), 2020
In the future, space commercialization will trigger the quest for space assets. Space investigati... more In the future, space commercialization will trigger the quest for space assets. Space investigation will be directed to a shortage of assets as conveying the assets from the earth itself for the advancement of space-based ventures won't be attainable. Receiving the strategy for mining the Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) could be a plausible and practical method for conquering this issue and could upset the stockpile of imperative for human civilization. Spectral analysis and ground-based information propose that NEA can contain water, volatiles and some high-esteem materials worth up to billions of dollars. Studies recommend that few new NEAs will be found later on could build the likelihood that asteroidal mining tasks can rely upon low vitality missions. Thinking about the potential applications, Asteroidal mining can be a spine for future space expedition. This paper presents a complete survey of assets accessible from NEA, innovative and prudent parts of Asteroid Mining. This literature study can be isolated into four sections: i) Exploration (NEA disclosures and assessed populace) ii) Analysis (topographical portrayal of NEA) iii) Extraction (different strategies to concentrate and procedure the assets) iv) Economical viewpoints (financial investigation and its noteworthiness in upcoming days). We have additionally talked about the attainability to direct a space mission in terms of potential orbits and all other technical difficulties are featured.
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