Microgravity in low earth orbit with continuous electric propulsion

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PATENT NO 12129052
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17661023

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Systems and methods for achieving pristine microgravity in low earth orbit (LEO) using electric propulsion. Long-duration, low thrust, electric thrusters provide a constant thrust force for a pristine microgravity environment within a given volume of a space vehicle experiencing drag forces in LEO. Large space vehicles in LEO configured to be pressurized for human habitation, for instance having a mass of at least 40,000 kg and an internal volume of at least 400 m3, can use the electric propulsion systems and methods to achieve a quasi-steady acceleration less than or equal to 1.0 μg for durations of 180 consecutive days or longer.

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Degenhardt, David Kent, US 1 0
Doyle, Kyle Patrick Bellevue, US 1 0
Kornuta, David Aaron Federal Way, US 1 0
Tolley, Zachary Reid Kent, US 4 0

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