Cathodes

Cathode probe diagnostics in the NSTAR simulator

Cathode test facility

Cathode with axially injected Langmuir probe showing

Cathode test facility

LaB6 hollow cathode

Cathode probe diagnostics in the NSTAR simulator

500 A LaB6 cathode photo operating at 500 A

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500 A cathode test facility

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AEPS EDU-1 Cathode Testing at JPL

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Cathode Emitter Temperature Measurement System

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MaSMi cathode long-duration wear test

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X3 Hall thruster operating with JPL’s 300 A LaB6 hollow cathode

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X3 300 A LaB6 hollow cathode

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X3 300 A LaB6 hollow cathode

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