A pulsed electric thruster named Pulsed Electrogasdynamic (PEG) thruster was investigated. In this thruster, the propellant gas is accelerated gasdynamically to high exhaust velocities ( 10 15    km / s ) by pulsed electric discharge. Laboratory models of the PEG thruster were developed and successfully operated for evaluation of performance potentials. The PEG thruster is intended for in-space propulsion such as in-orbit maneuver for small satellites and attitude control and station-keeping for larger satellites. In this paper, we discuss the background of the thruster concept, experimental research for performance evaluation, and potential applications. It is concluded that the PEG thruster, when developed to technical maturity, will be a simple, robust, and lightweight thruster for in-space propulsion.


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    Title :

    Pulsed Electrogasdynamic Thruster for In-Space Propulsion


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    Publication date :

    2020-08-11


    Size :

    11 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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