EP GEO Propulsion Platform

Abstract

The paper describes the advantages of Electric Propulsion systems (EPS) in comparison to Chemical Propulsion Systems (CPS) in the new developed landscape of launchers. It also contains a deviation from the classical EPS and combines the EPS with CPS which has some advantages for niche markets. The EPS described here is based on the RIT technology including a Radio Frequency Generator, neutralizer and the Power Processing Unit. The main focus is on the current stage of the performance of the currently developed system as well as a trade study on performance in terms of usage for geostationary platforms.