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Monthly Archives: May 2019

First Confirmed Ignition of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster
25 May 2019

First Confirmed Ignition of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster

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In my previous blog post, I discussed the first ignition test of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster. Unfortunately, the test was unsuccessful. The thruster design did not allow for consistent and reliable ignition, and during the course of the … Continued

propulsion, testing
First Ignition Attempt of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster
24 May 2019

First Ignition Attempt of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster

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I. TESTING SUMMARY Immediately after the prior day’s unsuccessful ignition attempt of the AIS-uPPT1 Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster, preparations were made to mount the second thruster in the chamber and begin ignition testing of the AIS-gPPT1 Gridded Pulsed Plasma Thruster. … Continued

high vacuum, testing, thruster
First Ignition Attempt of the AIS-uPPT1 Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster
22 May 2019

First Ignition Attempt of the AIS-uPPT1 Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster

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I. TESTING OVERVIEW On May 5th, 2019, I attempted the first ignition test of the AIS-uPPT1 Micro Pulsed Plasma Thruster, after the prior day’s successful pumpdown and confirmation of the system at high vacuum. This was a big step forward … Continued

high vacuum, propulsion, testing
Biggest Milestone Achievement Yet – First Full High Vacuum System Pumpdown!
4 May 2019

Biggest Milestone Achievement Yet – First Full High Vacuum System Pumpdown!

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A few nights ago, on May 1st, 2019, I achieved the biggest and most significant milestone yet at Applied Ion Systems since I first started these efforts over a year ago – the first full system qualification test and high … Continued

high vacuum, high vacuum design, high vacuum systems, pumpdown, testing

Recent Posts

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  • Preparations for the First Ignition Test of the AIS-EHT1 Micro End-Hall Thruster
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