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.


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    Title :

    Neutralizer for an ion thruster of a spacecraft


    Contributors:
    KREJCI DAVID (author) / KOCH QUIRIN (author)

    Publication date :

    2024-12-17


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    F03H PRODUCING A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR , Erzeugung von Vortriebskraft [Schub] nach dem Prinzip des Rückstoßes, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen / B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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