NASA NTRS · 19810018655
MPD thruster application study
Abstract
Developmental considerations for the magneto-plasma-dynamic (MPD) thruster are defined. General characteristics of an MPD engine are compared to those of chemical propulsion and ion bombardment engines and performance criteria which are mission specific are examined. Requirements for thruster ground testing facilities are discussed and the utilization of the space shuttle for an orbital flight test is addressed.
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1981-01-01. MPD thruster application study. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810018655
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