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http://dx.doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2018.22.1.098

Survey on Laser Ablation Micro-thruster for Small Satellites  

Park, Young Min (School of Mechanical Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
Lee, Bok Jik (School of Mechanical Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers / v.22, no.1, 2018 , pp. 98-106 More about this Journal
Abstract
With the advancement in technology, miniaturization, integration, and weight reduction of satellite components have become possible. In this regard, existing medium and large satellites have been replaced by small satellites. As the demand for small satellites increases, the need for micro-thrusters has emerged for precise attitude and position control. A laser ablation micro-thruster, which generates thrust by using ablation jets that offer a wide range of thrusts and low-impulse thrusts, is considered as an alternative for micro-thrusters in small satellites. The objective of the present study is to introduce configurations of the laser ablation micro-thruster and its research trend.
Keywords
Laser Ablation; Micro-thruster; Small Satellites;
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