Electrostatic Propulsion Using C60 Molecules

Leifer, Stephanie D.; Saunders, Winston A.

NASA NTRS · 19930000350

Electrostatic Propulsion Using C60 Molecules

Leifer, Stephanie D.·Saunders, Winston A.

Abstract

Report proposes use of C60 as propellant material in electrostatic propulsion system of spacecraft. C60, C70, and similar molecules, have recently been found to have characteristics proving advantageous in electrostatic propulsion. Report discusses these characteristics and proposes experiments to determine feasibility of concept.

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Leifer, Stephanie D., Saunders, Winston A.. 1993-06-01. Electrostatic Propulsion Using C60 Molecules. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19930000350

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