NASA NTRS · 19730017033
Magneto-plasma-dynamic arc thruster
Abstract
The performance of a magnetoplasmadynamic arc thruster, in the 600 to 2,100 seconds specific impulse range, was improved by locating its cathode in the exhaust beam downstream of the anode and main propellant injection point.
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Burkhart, J. A.. 1973-05-29. Magneto-plasma-dynamic arc thruster. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730017033
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