Electric Propulsion Concepts Enabled by High Power Systems for Space Exploration (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289259075)

This paper describes the latest development in electric propulsion systems being planned for the new Space Exploration initiative. Missions to the Moon and Mars will require these new thrusters to deliver the large quantities of supplies that would be needed to support permanent bases on other worlds. The new thrusters are also being used for unmanned exploration missions that will go to the far reaches of the solar system. This paper is intended to give the reader some insight into several electric propulsion concepts their operating principles and capabilities, as well as an overview of some mission applications that would benefit from these propulsion systems, and their accompanying advanced power systems.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs),James Gilland
ISBN-10: 1289259070
ISBN-13: 9781289259075
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2013
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d