Georg Herdrich

Electric space propulsion at the Institute of Space Systems Stuttgart: from low-power to high-power for nuclear electric propulsion applications

Abstract Future deep-space exploration missions require propulsion systems that exceed the performance capabilities of conventional chemical propulsion technologies. In particular, missions demanding high total velocity increment together with acceptable propellant mass fractions...

Space circular economy: planned experimental approaches for spacecraft solar arrays

Abstract The space industry aims to promote economic growth while ensuring a sustainable use of space. The sustainability objectives of space often refer to the cleaning of space debris via Active Debris Removal missions. Those solutions, despite being needed, are unsustainable a...