Ionic liquid propulsion systems and electrospray technologies ... menisci is influenced by factors such as hydraulic impedance, electric fields, and temperature. For instance, it was found that ...

These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode of the ion beam. The most common of these, field emission electric propulsion (FEEP), utilize liquid metals as its ion source ...

NASA is developing a groundbreaking spacecraft concept designed to revolutionize Mars travel. The ambitious plan involves ...

These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode of the ion beam. The most common of these, field emission electric propulsion (FEEP), utilize liquid metals as its ion source ...

The AEPS is a solar electric propulsion system that uses xenon as its propellant, much like existing ion engines. Where it differs is in the power output, which should allow it to work as the ...

Unlike most interplanetary probes, Dawn is not propelled by a chemical rocket engine, but by a solar-electric ion propulsion system, particularly suitable for long-distance flights. This innovative ...

On the face of things, not much, but after seeing [Zachary Tong]’s latest video on liquid metal ion thrusters ... Ideally, the intense electric field causes the metal to ionize at the ultra ...

Predicting the lifetime of an electric ion thruster ... becomes a mixed liquid. This finding simplifies the analysis." The study, "Carbon Transport in Electric Propulsion Testing—I: Multiscale ...

In a similar story, Tom Gage has stepped down from the CEO position at AC Propulsion ... double the supply of lithium-ion batteries compared to the number of electric vehicles manufactured ...

A research team presents an AI assessor for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines of satellites and space probes.