A review of air-breathing electric propulsion: from mission studies to technology verification
T Andreussi, E Ferrato, V Giannetti - Journal of Electric Propulsion, 2022 - Springer
Air-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) allows for lowering the altitude of spacecraft
operations below 250 km, in the so-called Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEOs). Operations in …
operations below 250 km, in the so-called Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEOs). Operations in …
Research and development of aerospace vehicles with air breathing electric propulsion: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow
AS Filatyev, AA Golikov, AI Erofeev, SA Khartov… - Progress in Aerospace …, 2023 - Elsevier
The main features and key problems in the development of air-breathing electric propulsion
(ABEP) are outlined. Qualitative differences between ABEP and its closest predecessor …
(ABEP) are outlined. Qualitative differences between ABEP and its closest predecessor …
System modelling of very low Earth orbit satellites for Earth observation
The operation of satellites in very low Earth orbit (VLEO) has been linked to a variety of
benefits to both the spacecraft platform and mission design. Critically, for Earth observation …
benefits to both the spacecraft platform and mission design. Critically, for Earth observation …
Aerodynamic drag analysis and reduction strategy for satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit
Research interest in operating satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) is growing due to
their potential applications for high quality Earth observation and telecommunication. In …
their potential applications for high quality Earth observation and telecommunication. In …
Recent development of intake devices for atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system
J Wu, P Zheng, Y Zhang, H Tang - Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Increasing interest in development of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) has attracted more and
more researchers to study atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system in past …
more researchers to study atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system in past …
Carbon nanocomposites in aerospace technology: a way to protect low-orbit satellites
Recent advancements in space technology and reduced launching cost led companies,
defence and government organisations to turn their attention to low Earth orbit (LEO) and …
defence and government organisations to turn their attention to low Earth orbit (LEO) and …
Plasma propulsion modeling with particle-based algorithms
This Perspective paper deals with an overview of particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision
models applied to different plasma-propulsion configurations and scenarios, from …
models applied to different plasma-propulsion configurations and scenarios, from …
Development and analysis of novel mission scenarios based on Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP)
Abstract Operating satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) benefit the already expanding
New Space industry in applications including Earth Observation and beyond. However, long …
New Space industry in applications including Earth Observation and beyond. However, long …
[HTML][HTML] An atmosphere-breathing propulsion system using inductively coupled plasma source
P Zheng, WU Jianjun, Y Zhang, CHE Bixuan… - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
CubeSats have attracted more research interest recently due to their lower cost and shorter
production time. A promising technology for CubeSat application is atmosphere-breathing …
production time. A promising technology for CubeSat application is atmosphere-breathing …
Rarefied flow simulation of conical intake and plasma thruster for very low earth orbit spaceflight
E Ferrato, V Giannetti, M Tisaev, A Lucca Fabris… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Air-breathing electric propulsion has the potential to enable space missions at very low
altitudes. This study introduces to a 0D hybrid formulation for describing the coupled intake …
altitudes. This study introduces to a 0D hybrid formulation for describing the coupled intake …