Ion Thruster Development at NASA Lewis Research Center

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Ion Thruster Development at NASA Lewis Research Center

Sovey, James S. / Hamley, John A. / Patterson, Michael J. / Rawlin, Vincent K. / Sarver-Verhey, Timothy R.

Recent ion propulsion technology efforts at NASA's Lewis Research Center including development of kW-class xenon ion thrusters, high power xenon and krypton ion thrusters, and power processors are reviewed. Thruster physical characteristics, performance data, life projections, and power processor component technology are summarized. The ion propulsion technology program is structured to address a broad set of mission applications from satellite stationkeeping and repositioning to primary propulsion using solar or nuclear power systems.

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Title :

Ion Thruster Development at NASA Lewis Research Center

Contributors:

Sovey, James S. (author) / Hamley, John A. (author) / Patterson, Michael J. (author) / Rawlin, Vincent K. (author) / Sarver-Verhey, Timothy R. (author)

Conference:

Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion ; 1993 ; Albuquerque, NM, United States

Publication date :

1992-12-01

Type of media :

Report

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English

Keywords :

Spacecraft Propulsion And Power