Essays about: "ion-propulsion"

Found 2 essays containing the word ion-propulsion.

  1. 1. Mission Design Considerations of the Propulsion System Demonstration as part of the Hugin Space Exploration Technology Satellite Mission

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Barkarmo Romil; [2022]
    Keywords : Electric propulsion system; Field Emission Electric Propulsion; Ion propulsion orbital maneuvers;

    Abstract : Beyond Atlas is a Swedish private company with the goal of exploring the solar system with cheap and reliable spacecraft. Part of their maiden mission, Hugin, aims to demonstrate navigation, propulsion, and communication technology on a 3U CubeSat. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigating the Utilisation of Ion-Propulsion for a Planetary Solar Sunshade at sub-L1

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Christian Lind; [2022]
    Keywords : planetary sunshade; ion-propulsion; sub-l1;

    Abstract : This paper has investigated if utilising Ion-Propulsion on a solar sunshade would lead to a reduction in total mass. The mechanism leading to this effect is that by using IP, the sunshade could be positioned closer to Earth. READ MORE