Two flight-type 1.4-kW hydrazine arcjet systems developed and tested under Lewis program. Each consists of thrustor, gas generator, and power-processing unit. Performance significantly improved. Technology transferred to user community, and first commercial flight anticipated in 1993.
Arc-Jet Thrustor Development
NASA Tech Briefs ; 17 , 4
1993-04-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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