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A Consumable-less Propulsion System Based on a Bare-Photovoltaic Tether

As proved in several missions, the Lorentz force acting on the electric current carried by a space ElectroDynamic Tether (EDTs) can be used to propel spacecraft without using propellant. State of the art EDTs involve a bare tape for passive electron collection (anodic contact) and an active device, or a tether segment coated with a low-work-function material, for electron emission (cathodic contact).

Spain

ETD 2021-04

Universidad Carlos III...
Magnetic Powder as Propellant in Electrostatic Thrusters (MPEP)

The main objectives of this project were to develop a thruster prototype based on magnetic powder electrostatic propulsion and to test it in vacuum with direct thrust measurements. The aim was to check the robustness of the concept and to measure and calculate important performance parameters such as thrust and specific impulse, to allow a comparison with other thruster technologies. This project demonstrated for the first time the feasibility of electrostatic propulsion based on powder emission.

Austria

S 2020-02-a

FOTEC GmbH
Consolidation of mN-FEEP Thruster Performance (mN-FEEP 4)

The first steps have been taken to establish a non-explosive, harmless Indium-based 100W electric propulsion system for small and medium satellites. The activity successfully developed a breadboard that included all necessary functions for controlling a micro thruster, including temperature sensing and control, generation of the high voltage supplies for the ion emitter and extractor as well as heating and bias voltage supply for the charge balancing.

Austria

T119-402MP

FOTEC Forschungs- und...

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