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OPTIMIZATION OF ION ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES

Kaplan, M. H.·Molitor, J. H.
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Optimization of ion engine control systems for synchronous satellites

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Kaplan, M. H., Molitor, J. H.. 1963-01-01. OPTIMIZATION OF ION ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SYNCHRONOUS SATELLITES. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19630011242

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Experimental Evaluation of Steady-State Control Properties of an Electron-Bombardment Ion Thrustor

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