High-power electromagnetic thrusters have been proposed as primary in-space propulsion options for several bold new interplanetary and deep-space missions. As the lead center for electric propulsion, the NASA Glenn Research Center designs, develops, and tests high-power electromagnetic technologies to meet these demanding mission requirements. Two high-power thruster concepts currently under investigation by Glenn are the magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster and the Pulsed Inductive Thruster (PIT). This paper describes the MPD thruster and the test facility.
NASA GRC High Power Electromagnetic Thruster Program
Space Technologies and Applications International Forum 2004 ; 2004 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States
03.10.2004
Preprint
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NASA GRC High Power Electromagnetic Thruster Program
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