Test Facilities to Assess Properties of a Nitrous Oxide/Ethene Premixed Bipropellant for Satellite Propulsion System

Abstract

Attitude an orbit control in today´s satelite propulsion system are mostly realized with Hydrazine as a Monopropellant. Due to its toxicity and the carcinogenic effect on the human body it is difficult to handle and applications run by Hydrazine will be restricted by the REACH-Regulation in the future. Hence, there is a growing demand for more environmentally friendly propellants, so called "Green Propellants" Requirements are a low toxicity while preserving a high l. Lower costs are one side effect thanks to an easier propellant handling, e.g. fueling