Propulsion systems for spacecraft
summary
Covers propulsion and attitude-control systems used on multi-ton satellites, explaining the engines and mechanisms that enable orbit-to-orbit maneuvers and sub-degree pointing accuracy. Describes technologies and operational practices that keep spacecraft functioning beyond their expected service life.
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chapters (29)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:49Why orbits matter
- 3:39Orbit problems and engines
- 5:04Engine principles
- 6:47Cold gas engines
- 8:12Electrothermal and liquid engines
- 9:56Liquid metal FIP engines
- 11:00Ionic liquids in engines
- 12:23Ion optics complexity
- 14:12Hall engines specifics
- 15:36Rail and ablation engines
- 15:57Ion vs Hall engines
- 18:03Engine selection
- 19:07Alternative engine fuels
- 20:55Green fuel and hydrazine
- 22:20Solid fuel engines
- 22:41Ultra-low Earth orbits
- 24:04Engine system failures
- 26:13Satellite engine control
- 26:54Software Defined Satellite
- 27:55Satellite control code example
- 29:39Dangerous timelines
- 31:03Apollo 11 engine code
- 33:12Engine development trends
- 34:16AI in engine design
- 35:39DIY engine mistakes
- 36:45Engine creation complexity
- 37:51Future of space engines
- 38:55Conclusion and Q&A
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