Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
Enabling Ring-Cusp Ion Thruster Technology for NASA Missions, Year 2
Project Description
Participate in the testing of the ESA prototype ring cusp thruster at ESTEC to benchmark the discharge chamber and grid models. Participate in the design and modeling of the EM thruster to be completed by EOY FY17, and testing of the Development Model version in FY17. Guide the thruster upgrade development to satisfy NASA life requirements.
More »Anticipated Benefits
JPL needs suppliers of deep-space qualified ion thrusters for the next round of Discovery and New Frontiers proposals.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
| European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) | Supporting Organization | Non-Profit Institution | Noordwijk, Outside the United States, Niger |
| Mars Space | Supporting Organization | Industry | |
| QinetiQ North America (QNA) | Supporting Organization | Industry |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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