An analytical expression for the mass of an ion propulsion system which is dependent only on exhaust velocity, thrust, and total impulse is derived. The results are discussed in relation to their effect on spacecraft configuration.


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    Title :

    Ion Thrusters and Spacecraft Configuration


    Contributors:
    B. P. Day (author) / M. D. Palmer (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Thrusters for spacecraft

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    Thrusters for spacecraft

    European Patent Office | 2020

    Free access