Research Progress of Radio Frequency Ion Thruster

MA Longfei; HE Jianwu; LUO Jun; ZHANG Chu; YANG Chao; FU Jiahao; DUAN Li; KANG Qi

doi:10.15982/j.issn.2096-9287.2024.20230036

Journal of Deep Space Exploration ›› 2024, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (2) :111 -123. DOI: 10.15982/j.issn.2096-9287.2024.20230036

Topic: Power and Propulsion Technology for Deep Space

Research Progress of Radio Frequency Ion Thruster

MA Longfei¹, HE Jianwu^1,2, LUO Jun¹, ZHANG Chu¹, YANG Chao¹, FU Jiahao², DUAN Li^1,2, KANG Qi^1,2

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Abstract

The principle of radio frequency ion thrusters（RIT），as well as the research history and achievements of micro-newton and milli-Newton RIT at home and abroad in the past 60 years，was explained in detail. The radio frequency ion propulsion system involves a number of key technical challenges. Preliminary solutions to the problems of propellant selection， radio frequency（RF）circuit impedance matching，gas flow control，electrical neutralization control and lifetime were proposed， and the development trend and research direction were put forward combined with the future application of RIT.

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radio frequency ion thruster / electric propulsion / micro thrust

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MA Longfei, HE Jianwu, LUO Jun, ZHANG Chu, YANG Chao, FU Jiahao, DUAN Li, KANG Qi. Research Progress of Radio Frequency Ion Thruster. Journal of Deep Space Exploration, 2024, 11(2): 111-123 DOI:10.15982/j.issn.2096-9287.2024.20230036