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Record 1 2005-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

Arcjets are a form of electric propulsion, whereby an electrical discharge (arc) is created in a flow of propellant (typically hydrazine or ammonia).

OBS

Electrothermal thrusters. This class of thrusters (resistojet, arcjet, RF-heated thruster) does not achieve particularly high exhaust velocities.

OBS

Resistojet rocket (electric heating); Arcjet rocket (chemical burning aided by electrical discharge).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
CONT

[...] mini-propulseur à arc.

Spanish

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