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Electric propulsion technologyThe advanced electric propulsion program is directed towards lowering the specific impulse and increasing the thrust per unit of ion thruster systems. In addition, electrothermal and electromagnetic propulsion technologies are being developed to attempt to fill the gap between the conventional ion thruster and chemical rocket systems. Most of these new concepts are exagenous and are represented by rail accelerators, ablative Teflon thrusters, MPD arcs, Free Radicals, etc. Endogenous systems such as metallic hydrogen offer great promise and are also being pursued.
Document ID
19800022946
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Finke, R. C.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Large Space Systems(Low-Thrust Propulsion Technol.
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
80N31452
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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