Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Development of an Engineering Model 8-cm Mercury Ion Thruster System for Satellite Control has been successfully completed. This system operates at a specific impulse in excess of 2600 sec, produces a thrust of 5 mN with a total input power of 165 W; it has a dry mass of 16.6 kg and a mercury-propellant-reservoir capacity of 8.75 kg. This paper summarizes the development work, the system characteristics and performance, and the testing undertaken to verify the design.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT PROPULSION AND POWER
Type:
AIAA PAPER 78-646
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International Electric Propulsion Conference; Apr 25, 1978 - Apr 27, 1978; San Diego, CA; US
Format:
text
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