PROPULSION SYSTEM DEVOLVED IN A SPACE MACHINE, AND PROCEDURE FOR STARTING SUCH A SYSTEM

摘要

In said propulsion system (102), a starting device (128) includes at least one pressure vessel (130) to which fuel can be supplied from a tank (108), or the oxidizing agent. emanating from a reservoir (110). Heat may be supplied to said vessel (130) to increase the pressure of the fuel or oxidizing agent contained therein. Said fuel or said pressurized oxidizing agent can be exploited for starting turbopump devices (114), integrated in said system (102).