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  • Spacecraft propulsion systems
  • Plasma physics
  • Miniaturized satellite technology

Background:

  • Electric propulsion is crucial for miniaturized satellites.
  • Hall thrusters face efficiency and thrust-to-power ratio (TPR) degradation at reduced sizes and power levels.
  • A need exists for alternative propulsion solutions for small satellites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel, minute, low-power, lightweight, two-stage electric propulsion system.
  • To evaluate the performance of the micro-cathode vacuum arc thruster with magnetoplasmadynamic second stage (μCAT-MPD).
  • To address the limitations of traditional Hall thrusters in miniaturized applications.

Main Methods:

  • Development and testing of a two-stage μCAT-MPD propulsion system.
  • Characterization of thrust, TPR, specific impulse (Isp), and efficiency.
  • Analysis of the TPR versus Isp trend and system multimodality.

Main Results:

  • Achieved thrust up to 1.7 mN.
  • Demonstrated a TPR of 37 μN/W.
  • Attained an efficiency of approximately 50%.
  • Observed an anomalous direct TPR-Isp trend at high Isp values and multimodality at high efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The μCAT-MPD system presents a viable alternative to Hall thrusters for miniaturized satellites.
  • The system overcomes efficiency and TPR degradation issues associated with scaling down.
  • The observed anomalous TPR-Isp trend and multimodality offer unique operational advantages.