Electric Propulsion: An Introduction and Development Status
Abstract
Electric Propulsion (EP): (1) Decreases spacecraft fuel fraction; (2) Increases spacecraft capability; (3) Enables new missions. USAF has selected Hall thrusters for intensive development due to optimum I(sub sp) for many AF missions. Integration issues are a concern, and the focus of current research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA405974
Entities
People
- J. M. Fife
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory