A Neutralizer for an ion thruster of a spacecraft comprises a cathode for emission of electrons, a support with an opening inside which the cathode is supported in a radially spaced manner, and an electrically conductive shielding which surrounds said opening and is electrically insulated from the support, wherein a ring is mounted between the shielding and the cathode and is electrically insulated from the shielding and radially spaced from the cathode.
Neutralizer for an ion thruster of a spacecraft
2024-12-17
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