Electric thruster for a spacecraft
US8733079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an electric thruster for a spacecraft. According to the invention, the thruster (II) comprises a jet generating portion (G1) and a jet accelerating portion (A2), pivotably connected (H1) such that the jet accelerating portion (A2) can rotate in relation to the jet generating portion (G1).
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