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Field Emission Propulsion System And Method For Calibrating And Operating A Field Emission Propulsion System

Patent No. EP3662160 (titled "Field Emission Propulsion System And Method For Calibrating And Operating A Field Emission Propulsion System") was filed by Morpheus Space on Jul 16, 2018. The application was issued on May 26, 2021.

Patent Summary

Field emission propulsion system for spacecraft with high efficiency and variable thrust range, comprising a control unit, engine assembly with multiple field emission units, and extractor electrode voltage sources. Each field emission unit has an ion source with multiple emitters and extractor electrodes, with individual extractor electrode voltages controlled by the control unit to achieve precise thrust vector control and ion current regulation. The system enables active control of the thrust vector and enables controlled operation of the propulsion system.

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ENPULSIONFeb 24, 2022WEISER VOITH GUGLER
ENPULSIONFeb 24, 2022WEISER & VOITH PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT

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EP3662160

MORPHEUS SPACE
Application Number
EP18742465A
Filing Date
Jul 16, 2018
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Apr 23, 2021
Publication Date
May 26, 2021
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