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What is the main focus of in-space propulsion?
What is the main focus of in-space propulsion?
- Future space science and exploration needs
- Space launch and atmospheric entry
- Pragmatic spacecraft propulsion
- Vacuum of space propulsion systems (correct)
Which propulsion system is commonly used for orbital station-keeping on most satellites?
Which propulsion system is commonly used for orbital station-keeping on most satellites?
- Hall-effect thrusters
- Chemical thrusters (correct)
- Momentum wheels
- Ion thrusters
Which propulsion technologies are intended to provide effective exploration of the Solar System?
Which propulsion technologies are intended to provide effective exploration of the Solar System?
- Hypothetical in-space propulsion technologies (correct)
- Ion thrusters
- Resistojet rockets
- Momentum wheels
What is the main method of propulsion for interplanetary vehicles?
What is the main method of propulsion for interplanetary vehicles?
Which type of spacecraft propulsion has been used for north–south station-keeping and orbit raising in newer Western geo-orbiting spacecraft?
Which type of spacecraft propulsion has been used for north–south station-keeping and orbit raising in newer Western geo-orbiting spacecraft?
Which propulsion method has a high specific impulse and low thrust?
Which propulsion method has a high specific impulse and low thrust?
What is the main purpose of a spacecraft's propulsion system in space?
What is the main purpose of a spacecraft's propulsion system in space?
What does a higher specific impulse indicate about a propulsion system's efficiency?
What does a higher specific impulse indicate about a propulsion system's efficiency?
What type of propulsion method is best suited for maneuvering in space over a long period of time?
What type of propulsion method is best suited for maneuvering in space over a long period of time?
What is the main function of reaction control and orbital maneuvering systems in space?
What is the main function of reaction control and orbital maneuvering systems in space?
What is the primary purpose of the main engines used in space?
What is the primary purpose of the main engines used in space?
What type of propulsion method is best suited for launching a spacecraft from Earth?
What type of propulsion method is best suited for launching a spacecraft from Earth?
What does a small acceleration over a long period of time allow a propulsion method to achieve?
What does a small acceleration over a long period of time allow a propulsion method to achieve?
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