Sentences with phrase «of its propulsion module»

With the final burn of its propulsion module, it will cruise for six weeks to the Lagrange point L1, where gravitational forces balance to keep it in a stable position between Earth and the sun.

Not exact matches

So far, NASA's efforts have centered mainly on sorting out the aerodynamics of the CEV and its rocket, along with a launch - abort system and a «service module» that stays attached to the CEV until shortly before reentry, providing it with power and propulsion.

Rockets today are not reusable, and that makes them so expensive — currently around $ 4,600 for each kilogram of payload lofted into low orbits — that the economics of putting solar modules in space just don't pencil out, even if the modules use solar - electric propulsion to lift themselves into their final orbit.

> A propulsion module consisting of four stages, each with four Vulcain 2 rocket engines (now being readied for an upgrade of ESA's Ariane 5 rocket), to propel the spacecraft from low Earth orbit to Mars.

However, the launch wasn't a total success because a loss of hydraulic pressure meant the firm wasn't able to recover the rocket's propulsion modules as planned.

Aerojet Rocketdyne announced on Monday, Nov. 23, the signing of a contract with Boeing valued at nearly $ 200 million to complete the design, development, qualification, and certification production of the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 «Starliner» spacecraft service module propulsion system.

The telescope is comprised of two parts: the Optical Telescope and Integrated Science (OTIS) instrument module housing all the scientific equipment, and the spacecraft that provides power, propulsion and other systems, including a «sunshield» to protect the instruments from the Sun.

1960s: GM develops electric propulsion system for Apollo lunar module and lunar rover, both of which are powered by silver - zinc batteries.

You might not associate electric propulsion with serious power, but according the Nissan, the Leaf NISMO Racing Competition, which features 48 compact lithium - ion battery modules and a 80kW AC synchronous motor that generates 107 HP and 208 lb - ft of torque is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km / h) in 6.85 seconds.