Mro On Approach, TCM-3 not required |
Mro On Approach, TCM-3 not required |
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MRO has shifted from the cruise phase to Approach phase. Apparently, the trajectory is so good that TCM-3 was cancelled. This is good news for the prospects for a long life for MRO supporting future missions. TCM-4 is on Feb 28, and MOI on March 10. Only 5 weeks away!
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Propellent: It is monopropellent. ONLY one : HYDRAZINE. It is a fuel. It does not need oxygen as an oxidizer to ignite. What is the catalyst material that causes the hydrazine to be fueled. ![]() Hydrazine explodes on contact with many common metal oxides. Found this: "Most hydrazine thrusters use a catalyst bed made from iridium impregnated alumina (Al2O3) pellets 1.5 to 3 mm in diameter." |
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