A comparative review of the principles of ion thruster and chemical rocket operations is presented. The 30cm mercury ion thruster development and the specifications imposed on it by the Solar Electric propulsion System program are discussed. The 30cm thruster operating range, efficiency, wear out lifetime, and interface requirements are described.


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    Title :

    Electric Propulsion - Characteristics, Applications, and Status


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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