A microthruster having an inverted exhaust system traps burst diaphragm fragments providing a clean exhaust while an exhaust port provides increased back pressure for efficient combustion of a propellant charge in a fuel cell. A converging diverging micronozzle provides a predictable exhaust vector for improved microthrusting well suited for propulsion system on small spacecraft.
Keywords: thruster, microthruster, engine, motor
International Class: B64G1/26, B64G1/40, F02K9/10, B64G1/26