Micropropulsion

Busek/JPL colloid thrusters on the LISA Pathfinder spacecraft

JPL's MiXi ion thruster

JPL's MiXi ion thruster

Busek Colloid MicroNewton Thrusters (CMNT) Delivered to JPL for Lisa Pathfinder

Alameda Applied Sciences/JPL Vacuum Arc Thruster (VAT)

Busek Colloid MicroNewton Thrusters (CMNT) Delivered to JPL for Lisa Pathfinder

Busek CMNT on Lisa Pathfinder

LISA Pathfinder Spacecraft

LISA Pathfinder Spacecraft

JPL’s Microfluidic Electrospray Propulsion (MEP) Thruster