The current status of technology and the developmental trends in the field of ion propulsion systems and components for primary and auxiliary applications in advanced earth-orbital and interplanetary missions are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the (electrostatic) 30-cm electron bombardment ion thruster being developed with the aim of achieving an overall efficiency of 73% at full power (2.75 kW) and 64% at half power.


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    Title :

    Current NASA ion propulsion technology


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    European Electric Propulsion Conference ; 1974 ; Hinterzarten


    Publication date :

    1974-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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