- Who:
Vortex Thrusters
- Fluid:
- working consumption: NONE
- Thrust:
- reversal: Available
- ENERGY:
- specific consumption: < 100 W/G
- Control:
- over primary angles: Available
- Thrust, N:
- 0.2 - 1
- MASS:
- 5 kg
- Goal:
- Possible Practical Applications
Description of the design and technical specification
1. Mounting frame
2. Commutative
board
3. Control
board
4.Power frame with
thrusters and
fluid reservoir
5. Thermal reflector
6. Built-in radiator
| Parametr: | Value: |
|---|---|
| Working fluid consumption | NONE |
| Thrust reversal | Available |
| Control over primary angles | 3 flight axes: pitch, yaw, roll |
| Specific energy consumption, W/G | < 100 W/G |
| Thrust, N | 0.2 - 1 |
| MASS | 5 kg |
Example of the General View of a Spacecraft with a Vortex Thruster
(Thermal Protection System Not Shown)
1. Capability to position the propulsion system directly at the spacecraft’s center of mass.
Antena
Ka-bandBattery Unit
Payload
(docking and capture control system)2. Modularity of Configurations.
Variability of Payload Configurations
Optical surface sensing
Interorbital tug
Radar imaging
Delivery variants
VARIANT A:
Clustered configuration in the payload compartment
VARIANT B:
Light-class launch vehicle
Propulsion Systems for Fuel-Free Manned and Automated Vehicles of Various Practical Applications
- 1. Simplicity.
- 2. Maintainability.
- 3.Reduction of parasitic mass.
- 4.Capability for multiple orbital changes.
- 5.Virtually unlimited operational lifespan.
Space Stations
Manned Spacecraft
Automated Spacecraft
Interorbital Tugs and Lunar Shuttles
- 1.Boosting to higher orbits or deorbiting.
- 2.Fuel delivery.
- 3.Supplying lunar space stations.
- 4.Spacecraft acceleration.
Exploration of Deep Space
Flight duration at 1N thrust
Servicing of Multi-Satellite Constellations
- Satellite inspection.
- Replacement of malfunctioning units.
- Positioning adjustment.
- Transport to repair stations.
- Forced deorbiting.
Exploration of Deep Space and its Individual Objects
Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, outer planets of the Solar System
Long-Distance
Outer planets
Kuiper Belt
Fully Autonomous Station-Based Constellations
Key Tasks of the Station-Based Constellation
- Station inspection.
- Transport of satellites to repair stations.
- Deployment of satellites to target orbits.
- Replacement of satellites in designated orbits.
Transport of Space Objects
- 1. Space debris cleanup.
- 2. Transport of small space objects (mineral extraction).
- 3. Deorbiting of potentially hazardous space objects from Earth’s orbit.
Inspector Satellites for Monitoring Artificial Space Objects
FUNCTIONS:
- Orbital parameter verification.
- External inspection.
- Assessment of purpose, capabilities, and design features.
- Identification of data exchange methods with Earth.
Takeoff/Landing and Flight to Small Solar System Objects (Asteroids)
FUNCTIONS:
- Determination of chemical composition and potential value.
- Sample collection.
- Surface characterization and imaging.
- Landing for subsequent joint flight operations.
Propulsion of Vehicles in Environments Where Direct Contact Between Thrusters and the Surroundings is Undesirable or Impossible
Propulsion of deep-sea vehicles on Earth.
Vityaz, 2020.
Trieste, 1960.
Propulsion of deep-sea vehicles for exploring extraterrestrial oceans (in space).
Exploration of the ocean on Jupiter’s moon (Europa).
Market Capacity Assessment
Number of satellites in multi-satellite constellations. Evolution of the number of objects in geocentric orbit by object class.
| Constellation: | Quantity, units: |
|---|---|
| StarLink | 1- ~5 000; 2- ~30 000 |
| OneWeb | ~ 900 |
| Сфера | ~ 170 |
Key Conclusions
The implementation of vortex thrusters in routine practice enables:
- Significant expansion of capabilities and increased versatility for current and future space missions.
- Simplification of spacecraft design, reduction of parasitic mass, and increased flight duration and speed.
Reduction in the cost of space services through:
- Decreased frequency of launch vehicle launches.
- Extended operational lifespan of spacecraft.
- Capability for in-space repairs.
