Over 2500 active satellites are in orbit as of October 2020, with an increase of~ 1000
smallsats in the past two years. Since 2012, over 1700 smallsats have been launched into …

At present, very few CubeSats have flown in space featuring propulsion systems. Of those
that have, the literature is scattered, published in a variety of formats (conference …

The characterization of a miniaturized ionic liquid electrospray thruster for nanosatellite
applications is presented. The thruster investigated features an emitter array of 480 emitter …

CubeSats provide a cost effective means to perform scientific and technological studies in
space. Due to their affordability, CubeSat technologies have been diversely studied and …

Micropropulsion systems are rapidly gaining attention from the small satellite community as
they can increase the mission lifetime and allow the satellite to perform complex maneuvers …

A general perturbation solution to a restricted low-thrust Lambert rendezvous problem,
considering circular-to-circular in-plane maneuvers using tangential thrust and including a …

Fundamental characteristics of a microwave-discharge miniature ion thruster using water as
a propellant, instead of the conventional xenon, are presented in this paper intended for …

The recent proliferation of SmallSats and their use in increasingly demanding applications
require the development of onboard electric propulsion compatible with the power, mass …

Ion electrospray propulsion is a cutting-edge micropropulsion technology that could
revolutionize the capabilities of microsatellites. Ion electrospray thrusters could also be used …

The growing interest in small satellites (smallsats) is primarily a function of their affordability
and versatility across a wide range of space mission applications. For these reasons …