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Small satellites and electric propulsion - a review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

Ralph Lorenz
Ralph Lorenz*
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Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Southampton
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Abstract

In recent years, interest has grown in the use of small satellites for a variety of applications. In certain missions, where propulsion systems are necessary, electric propulsion technology can offer advantages. Small satellite technology and applications are reviewed and some of the features of various types of electric propulsion are discussed: missions where small satellites might use electric propulsion are described.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 95 , Issue 946 , July 1991 , pp. 204 - 213
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1991 

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The author is now with the Huygens Project Division, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

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