A self-consistent model is presented for performing steady-state fully kinetic particle-in-cell
simulations of magnetised plasma plumes. An energy-based electron reflection prevents the …

Atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) is a concept that ingests residual
atmospheric gases as a source of propellant for an electric thruster, removing the need for …

In recent years, the increasing demand for simple and low-cost propulsion for small satellites
has given rise to a growing interest in low-power cathode-less plasma thrusters. Plasma is …

Ambipolar plasma thrusters are an appealing technology due to multiple system-related
advantages, including propellant flexibility and the absence of electrodes or neutralizer …

This paper introduces a new plasma-surface interaction simulation program called Solar
Corona–Spacecraft Interaction (SCSI). The program's main focus is to keep modularity and …

This study addresses the challenge of accurately modeling the multi-regime plasma flow
through Ambipolar Plasma Thrusters (APTs), a type of Electric Propulsion (EP) system …