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We characterize the performance of a Hall thruster, a type of in-space electric propulsion device, at current densities ten times higher than their typical operating regime. We find that the efficiency does not significantly decrease at high current operation, potentially enabling crewed deep-space missions.
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This page is a summary of: High-Current Density Performance of a Magnetically Shielded Hall Thruster, Journal of Propulsion and Power, May 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/1.b39324.
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