An omnidirectional electrostatic thruster having an insulating shell; an inner shell; a charged material; a plurality of pairs of conductive plates; a control unit; and, a power source. The inner shell envelopes the charged material. The insulating shell envelopes the inner shell. The power source provides power to the plurality of pairs of conductive plates through the control unit.
Omnidirectional Electrostatic Thruster
18.07.2019
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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