The IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 21-25. Pedro Jimenez gave two presentations on the results of the ZARATHUSTRA project, highlighting the progress made on experiments and simulations of magnetic nozzles and the magnetic arch plasma expansion. The conference was also a great opportunity to exchange ideas and interact with experts in plasma science.
Testing the third prototype of the Magnetic Arch Thruster
Célian Boye, member of the ZARATHUSTRA team, is currently at the ICARE Laboratory of the Centre national de la recherche scientifique for a 3-month research stay. A main focus of his stay is the experimental testing of the third prototype of the Magnetic Arch Thruster...