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Good data sheet! I wonder where it fits on this table: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacecraft_propulsion#Table_of_methods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space
by axus 3y ago
Good data sheet!
I wonder where it fits on this table:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacecraft_propulsion#Table_of_methods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacecraft_propulsion#Table_of...
Also looked at this table:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_thruster#Comparisons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_thruster#Comparisons
The weight on this one looks really good, not even counting the lack of propellant. I'm going to guess that has a downside, that the total impulse is limited by how small the fuel rod is.
- mikewarot 3y ago>the lack of propellant The molybdenum rod IS the propellant. It eventually ends up out in space. I'm only aware of one propellantless thruster, and I'm waiting to see if it works aboard Barry-1[1] It uses electric power in an entirely closed drive, generating 1 milli-newton of thrust. It should be switched on in a month or two. [1] https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/graph-orbit-data.php?CATNR=58338 https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/graph-orbit-data.php?CA...
- throwawaymaths 3y agoDo you have citation on that it's gonna be switched on in a month? Have been curious about this
- boznz 3y agoI am aware of zero propellant less drives. My Prescence on the internet and news sites is not what it used to be but I'm sure I wouldn't have missed Newtons laws being upended.