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DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A METAL PLASMA VACUUM-ARC THRUSTER

Metal plasma vacuum-arc thrusters attract increased attention due to their design simplicity, easy scalability, and stable, reliable operation. The goal of this work is to develop and characterize an electric metal plasma vacuum-arc thruster with a long service life. Research methods: a bibliographi...

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Date:	2026
Main Author:	SPIRIN, Ye. V.
Format:	Article
Published:	текст 3 2026
Online Access:	https://journal-itm.dp.ua/ojs/index.php/ITM_j1/article/view/192
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Journal Title:	Technical Mechanics

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