ConceptCold Gas Propulsion
Cold-gas Propulsion
A propulsion method that does not rely on combustion, using compressed gas expelled through nozzles to generate reaction force. It has a simple structure and fast response but limited total impulse, and is commonly used for satellite attitude control.
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Oct 18
NASA describes cold-gas propulsion systems as "simple, mature and safe," but also notes that their "total impulse is relatively limited."
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