Ion Thruster Development at NASA Lewis Research Center
2008
Recent ion propulsion technology efforts at NASA’s Lewis Research Center including development of kW‐class xenon ion thrusters, high power xenon and krypton ion thrusters, and power processors are reviewed. Thruster physical characteristics, performance data, life projections, and power processor component technology are summarized. The ion propulsion technology program is structured to address a broad set of mission applications from satellite stationkeeping and repositioning to primary propulsion using solar or nuclear power systems.
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