Spacecraft optimized arc rocket

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1984-05-09

1985-10-22

Casaregola, Louis J.

Power plants

Reaction motor

Electric, nuclear, or radiated energy fluid heating means

31323141, 31511161, H05B 700

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045480338

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a thruster apparatus applicable to the environment of a space vehicle or satellite and operable for positioning such vehicle or satellite in the proper orbital location. The device utilizes a unique configuration of passageways to convey the propellant to a location adjacent an electrical arc forming device. The propellant, heated thereby, then travels out a nozzle section of the thruster to thereby produce thrust. If desired, an external heater may be provided to preheat the thruster to thereby contribute to greater efficiency in the use of propellant. Further, if desired, the thruster may include an accelerator extension.

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patent: 2941063 (1960-06-01), Ducati et al.
patent: 3191092 (1965-06-01), Baker et al.
patent: 3308621 (1967-03-01), Pinsley
patent: 3309873 (1967-03-01), Cann
patent: 3413509 (1968-11-01), Cann et al.
Parkash, "Electric Propulsion for Space Missions", Electrical India, vol. 19, No. 7, 4-15-79, pp. 5-18.

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