An intake system for an atmosphere-breathing electric thruster is disclosed, comprising an inlet for inflow of atmosphere particles, an outlet for coupling to the thruster for fueling collected atmosphere particles to the thruster, a collector arranged between the inlet and the outlet comprising multiple channels for allowing inflowing atmosphere particles to pass through the channels towards the outlet, the channels defining an inlet area and a length, wherein a position of at least part of the channels is adjustable to alter at least one of the inlet area and the length.
INTAKE SYSTEM FOR AN ATMOSPHERE BREATHING ELECTRIC THRUSTER FOR A SPACECRAFT
2021-08-26
Patent
Electronic Resource
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