| Name | PATRIOT (A Cubesat NEO Assessment Precursor Mission)uni |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Organisation | University of Michigan |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Oneliner |
Demonstrate CubeSat Ambipolar Thruster (CAT) engine. |
| Description |
The primary payload is the CubeSat Ambipolar Thruster (CAT) engine, which uses a high plasma density RF helicon source with a converging-diverging throat combined with an expanding magnetic nozzle. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo Sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
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