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A Study of Development Trends for Space Propulsion Technology Using Water Propellant

물 추진제 기반 우주추진 기술의 개발 동향 연구

Hyeonsu Jeong1
,
Kyun Ho Lee1*
정 현수1
,
이 균호1*
1Sejong University, Korea
*Corresponding Author
30 June 2024. pp. 104-119
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Abstract

The onset of the New Space era has led to a recent increase in the utilization of micro-satellites across diverse missions, accompanied by a growing interest in space exploration with regard to In-Situ Resources Utilization. In alignment with these trends, there is dynamic developments of various space propulsion technologies combining green and low electric power features with the conventional approaches. In responce to this trend, this study aims to introduce current status of space propulsion technologies using water propellant, which have improved performance and several advantages. To achieve this, the methods, principles, and features of water-based space propulsion technologies were investigated and analyzed. Furthermore, by examining and integrating various overseas development cases, a comprehensive understanding of the development trend in this field was identified.

Keywords
Water Propellant
Micro-Satellite
Space Propulsion
Thruster

최근 뉴 스페이스 시대를 맞이해 다양한 임무에 초소형위성을 활용하는 사례와 더불어 현지자원 활용을 고려한 우주탐사 임무에 관한 관심이 늘어나고 있다. 이에 따라 기존의 우주추진 방식에 친환경과 저전력 특성을 보강한 다양한 우주추진 기술에 대한 연구개발이 활발해지는 추세이다. 이와 관련해 본 논문에서는 우수한 성능 및 다양한 장점을 가진 물 추진제 기반 우주추진 기술의 개발 동향을 소개하고자 하였다. 이를 위해 물 추진제 기반 우주추진 기술의 방식, 주요 원리와 특징을 조사 및 분석하였다. 또한, 다양한 해외 연구개발 사례를 조사한 후 주요 성능을 종합 및 분석함으로써 개발 동향을 파악하였다.

키워드
물 추진제
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  • Publisher :The Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국추진공학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국추진공학회지
  • Volume : 28
  • No :3
  • Pages :104-119
  • Received Date : 2024-03-15
  • Revised Date : 2024-06-15
  • Accepted Date : 2024-06-18
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2024.28.3.104
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