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Practices and Utilization of Green Propellants in Space Technology

Varsha Deshraj, N. Paranjape, A. Naik

Abstract


We are facing environmental challenges related to the use of energetic materials in many areas of society. In this review paper, we will use the civil space sector as an example, and discuss some past and present attempts to develop and implement green propulsion technology. This article represented some of the challenges associated with taking a green material from the initial development state to its final application. Keywords: ammonium perchlorate, electric propellants, green propellants, hydrazinium nitroformate

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