Development Analysis of Active Long-Term On-Orbit Cryogenic Propellant Boil-Off Control Technology

Abstract

To meet the requirements of deep space missions，the research progress of active long-term on-orbit cryogenic propellant boil-off control technology was analyzed based on its application requirements. The key technologies were introduced according to the technology development situation in China，which can provide some references to cryogenic launch system for deep space missions.

Key words： cryogenic propellant; boil-off control; cryogenic refrigerator

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