European Space Research and Technology Centre

Evaluate the impact of a 4 h tandem phase on the continuity of nadir altimetry measurements between S3 and S3NG-T

Abstract. The upcoming Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography (S3NG-T) mission, designed to succeed the current Sentinel-3 (S3) mission, will operate on the same ground tracks as the current S3 constellation to maximise continuity of measurements, but with a fixed 4 h temporal lag...

On the compatibility of LaB6 and iodine in planar and hollow cathodes

Abstract Iodine is increasingly considered a viable alternative to noble gases for electric propulsion systems, particularly due to its high storage density and non-pressurized form. While various thruster types have been successfully tested with iodine as a propellant, the compa...