To be sure, [Zach]’s efforts here didn’t result in a practical ion thruster, but that wasn ... for his interests in topics like electron beam lithography and microfabrication, and in that ...

A Hall thruster is a high-efficiency propulsion device using plasma that is used for various difficult space missions, such ...

Electrospray (ES) thrusters generate low thrust via the electrostatic extraction of charged species from an electrified liquid. These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode ...

Electrospray (ES) thrusters generate low thrust via the electrostatic extraction of charged species from an electrified liquid. These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode ...

Unlike most interplanetary probes, Dawn is not propelled by a chemical rocket engine, but by a solar-electric ion propulsion system, particularly suitable for long-distance flights. This innovative ...