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Eads' seminar. Final interventions (2): RITA, propellant of the future

Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Thomas Frolich for Eads Space

The idea born in Germany and now developed by Eads Space is the RITA (Radio-frequency Ion Thruster Assembly)technology, where the propellants needs just one tenth of fuel compared to chemical propellants; therefore, thanks to their characteristics, such as for cost-efficiency; lenght in time, less fuel consumption, high efficiency and enviromental-friendliness, they are the propellant of the future. These...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 54659
Rome, Italy, 11/06/2003 13:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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