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Micro Scalable Thrusters for Adaptive Mission Profiles in Space
The Problem: State-of-the-art electrospray-based micro-propulsion thrusters for Cubesats are designed around arrays of sharp micro-emitters protruding directly into space. These emitters are responsible for generating the intense electric fields needed to electrospray a propellant and generate thrust. Sharper emitters require lower voltages to operate,... (read more)