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Ion thruster projectThe mercury bombardment electrostatic ion thruster is the most successful electric thruster available today. A 5 cm diameter ion thruster with 3,000 specific impulse and 5mN thrust is described. The advantages of electric propulsion and the tests that will be performed are also presented.
Document ID
19850007496
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Perche, G. E. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1984
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-77726
INPE-2803-PRE/363
NAS 1.15:77726
Report Number: NASA-TM-77726
Report Number: INPE-2803-PRE/363
Report Number: NAS 1.15:77726
Accession Number
85N15805
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3542
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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