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Small satellites and electric propulsion - a review

The Aeronautical Journal, 1991
AbstractIn recent years, interest has grown in the use of small satellites for a variety of applications. In certain missions, where propulsion systems are necessary, electric propulsion technology can offer advantages. Small satellite technology and applications are reviewed and some of the features of various types of electric propulsion are ...
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Micro-Cathode Arc Thruster for small satellite propulsion

2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2015
The George Washington University (GWU) has developed a CubeSat-class thruster called the Micro-Cathode Arc Thruster (μ CAT). The μCAT is a high Isp (2000–3500s), solid metal fueled, low average power (
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Small Satellite Dynamics Testbed Planar Air-Bearing Propulsion System Characterization

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2021
David C Sternberg, Laura L Jones-Wilson
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On-board propulsion for communications satellites

16th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 1996
Lisa Callahan, Francis Curran, Timothy Wickenheiser   +2 more
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Warm Gas Propulsion for Small Satellites

1997
The purpose of this activity is to quickly develop miniature warm gas thruster technology for application to next generation micro satellite systems and to provide an industrial source for this technology. A brief assessment of the market was conducted and prior work evaluated in order to ascertain the state-of-the-art. Based upon this information, gas
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Core@Satellite Janus Nanomotors with pH‐Responsive Multi‐phoretic Propulsion

Angewandte Chemie - International Edition, 2020
Tailin Xu, Songsong Tang, Yang Fu
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Survey and Performance Evaluation of Small-Satellite Propulsion Technologies

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2021
Mitchell L R Walker
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A prescribed time attitude control method based on thrust vector control (TVC) nozzle for solid propulsion satellite

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2023
Zhongjie Meng
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Specifics of small satellite propulsion. II

37th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 2001
Vadim Zakirov, David Gibbon, Martin Sweeting, Bob Reinicke, Ray Bzibziak, Timothy Lawrence   +5 more
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Experimental Investigation of Waterhammer in Simplified Feed Lines of Satellite Propulsion Systems

Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2007
Johan Steelant
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