Comparison of On-Orbit and Ground Based Hollow Cathode Operation

Comparison of On-Orbit and Ground Based Hollow Cathode Operation

The Plasma Contactor Unit (PCU) was developed by the Rocketdyne division of Boeing to control charging of the International Space Station (ISS). Each PCU contains a Hollow Cathode Assembly (HCA), which emits the charge control electrons. The HCAs were designed and fabricated at NASA's Glenn Res...

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