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Ionic Thruster Application in Space Engine

Yash Kumar Singh Jadon

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As an alternative to conventional propulsion systems, ion thrusters have demonstrated their suitability and effectiveness. Even though the thrust produced by ion thrusters is significantly lower, they can easily compete with chemical propulsion systems due to their extremely high specific impulse generation and very low fuel consumption. The system can be used for a variety of missions, including multi-goal missions, controlling orbit and attitude, and maintaining an orbit station for geostationary satellites. Ion thrusters are also making it possible to travel further into deep space, whereas chemical propulsion is extremely unsuitable for missions to deep space. This paper addresses a short re-view on electric drive frameworks, explicitly on the Particle Engine with its plan and works.


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