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Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. Key components: - Cyli...

Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. Key components: - Cylindrical discharge chamber made of brushed aluminum, split op...

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Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. 
Key components:
- Cyli...
Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. Key components: - Cyli... Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. Key components: - Cyli...

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Create a highly detailed 3D model of a prototype electrostatic ion thruster for spacecraft. Key components: - Cylindrical discharge chamber made of brushed aluminum, split open lengthwise to reveal internal structure. - Inside: a two-grid ion optics system (accelerator and screen grids) with thousands of coaxial hexagonal holes, faint blue plasma glow between the grids. - At the exit: a cathode neutralizer (small needle-like electrode) emitting a faint electron beam. - Side-mounted: high-voltage ceramic insulators and copper busbars. - Rear flange with gas feed line (xenon) and elect...