Low-Power Ion Propulsion for Small Spacecraft

Michael J. PattersonLewis Research Center, Cleveland, OhioSteven R. OlesonNYMA, Inc., Brook Park, OhioPrepared for the33rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibitcosponsored by AIAA, ASME, SAE, and ASEESeattle, Washington, July 6-9, 1997National Aeronautics andSpace AdministrationLewis Research Center

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