High-power electromagnetic thrusters have been proposed as primary in-space propulsion options for several bold new interplanetary and deep-space missions. As the lead center for electric propulsion, the NASA Glenn Research Center designs, develops, and tests high-power electromagnetic technologies to meet these demanding mission requirements. Two high-power thruster concepts currently under investigation by Glenn are the magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster and the Pulsed Inductive Thruster (PIT).


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    Title :

    High-Power Electromagnetic Thruster Being Developed


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    Publication date :

    2001-03-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English