Preliminary Study of the Solid-State Pulsed Plasma Thruster Model with Graphite as а Propellant

M. K. Dosbolayev, Zhanbolat Igibayev, A. B. Tazhen, Tlekkabul S Ramazanov

2022

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DOI 10.1134/s1063780x22030047
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Abstract

Abstract A preliminary test of the solid-state pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) model with graphite as а solid propellant to correct and maintain a small satellite’s orbit was carried out. The structural, electrical and thrust characteristics of the solid-state PPT were experimentally investigated using the plasma emission spectrum, Rogowski coil, and ballistic pendulum. Furthermore, the formation dynamics of the pulsed plasma was investigated by using a high-speed CMOS Phantom VEO710S camera.