2 papers
physics.plasm-ph2026
RF Helicon Plasma Thruster for an Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion System (ABEP)
Francesco Romano
This dissertation focuses on Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) for propellant-less continuous orbiting in very low Earth orbits (VLEO) and very low Mars orbits (VLMO)…
physics.space-ph2024
Performance Test Methodology for Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion Intakes in an Atomic Oxygen Facility
Alexander T. Cushen, Vitor T. A. Oiko, Katharine L. Smith +5
The testing of atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion intakes is an important step in the development of functional propulsion systems which provide sustained drag compensation i…