Lifetime Considerations for Electrospray Thrusters

Lifetime Considerations for Electrospray Thrusters

Ionic liquid electrospray thrusters are capable of producing microNewton precision thrust at a high thrust–power ratio but have yet to demonstrate lifetimes that are suitable for most missions. Accumulation of propellant on the extractor and accelerator grids is thought to be the most significant li...

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Main Authors:	Anirudh Thuppul, Peter L. Wright, Adam L. Collins, John K. Ziemer, Richard E. Wirz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:	Aerospace
Subjects:	electrospray lifetime electric propulsion thrusters overspray
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/7/8/108

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