A propulsion unit (10) for a spacecraft is described. The propulsion unit (10) comprises a centrally arranged cathode (20), a concentric anode (30), an injection point (60) for injecting a propellant (50) between the central cathode (20) and the concentric anode (30), an acceleration coil system (100) and a vectoring coil system (110) for expelling a plasma plume (75) from a nozzle (115). A plurality of superconducting coils (120, 125) is arranged about the concentric anode (30) for creating a magnetic field (B) between the central cathode (20) and the concentric anode (30) and directing the plasma plume (65) from the nozzle (115).


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    Title :

    PROPULSION UNIT FOR SPACECRAFT



    Publication date :

    2023-12-21


    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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