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Electric <strong>Propulsion</strong> <strong>Systems</strong><br />

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Electric propulsion systems comprise the following main components:<br />

S<strong>to</strong>rage and feed system that s<strong>to</strong>res and feeds the propellant <strong>to</strong> the thrusters <strong>to</strong> generate<br />

thrust<br />

Valves, piping which connects the propellant s<strong>to</strong>rage system with the thruster<br />

Electric control unit <strong>to</strong> operate electrically the valves and thrusters<br />

Electric power supply and power processing system

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