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Current NASA ion propulsion technologyThe current status of technology and the developmental trends in the field of ion propulsion systems and components for primary and auxiliary applications in advanced earth-orbital and interplanetary missions are reviewed. Particular attention is given to the (electrostatic) 30-cm electron bombardment ion thruster being developed with the aim of achieving an overall efficiency of 73% at full power (2.75 kW) and 64% at half power.
Document ID
19750052470
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Finke, R. C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: European Electric Propulsion Conference
Location: Hinterzarten
Start Date: October 14, 1974
End Date: October 18, 1974
Accession Number
75A36542
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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