Provide discharge chamber and grid modeling for the new T6 based on JPL expertise on ion thruster performance and life; Enable/guide the T6 upgrade development to satisfy NASA life requirements.
More »Completing this co-development by ESA/UK-Space and JPL will result in a commercially available, space qualified ion thruster that JPL can propose and then purchase. Potential for ESA-furnished propulsion subsystem on JPL mission.
More »Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |