Plasma cathodes for Hall and ion thrusters of high power efficiency, high current, low cost, compactness, are provided. The cathodes employ an orifice cup for containing plasma or discharge outside of the cathode insert.


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    Title :

    Ion propulsion plasma cathode assembly


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    Publication date :

    2025-05-06


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F03H PRODUCING A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR , Erzeugung von Vortriebskraft [Schub] nach dem Prinzip des Rückstoßes, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen / B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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