NASA NTRS · 19780053525
Engineering Model 8-cm Thruster System
Abstract
Development of an Engineering Model 8-cm Mercury Ion Thruster System for Satellite Control has been successfully completed. This system operates at a specific impulse in excess of 2600 sec, produces a thrust of 5 mN with a total input power of 165 W; it has a dry mass of 16.6 kg and a mercury-propellant-reservoir capacity of 8.75 kg. This paper summarizes the development work, the system characteristics and performance, and the testing undertaken to verify the design.
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Herron, B. G., Hyman, J., Jr., Hopper, D. J., Williamson, W. S., Dulgeroff, C. R., Collett, C. R.. 1978-04-01. Engineering Model 8-cm Thruster System. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19780053525
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