aerospace
Space Electric Propulsion Laboratory
Electric Propulsion Rockets Exploring Space
Electric propulsion is a rocket engine system used for spacecrafts. This system generates a propulsive force by throwing “plasma” at a velocity over 30 km/s. Japanese “Hayabusa” and “Hayabusa 2” satellites used ion thruster systems. We are developing our own thrusters and studying internal plasma physics. Let’s design new rocket engines with your imagination.
College of Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electrical Engineering and Robotics
/ Graduate School of Engineering and Science（Master's Program） Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Course
/ Graduate School of Engineering and Science（Doctor's Program） Functional Control Systems Course
- Faculty Name
- KAWASHIMA, Rei
- Keyword
- Aerospace Engineering,Plasma,Electric Propulsion,Rocket Engine,Hall Thruster,Ion Thruster,Energy Conversion,Plasma Simulation,Computational Fluid Dynamics,Astronautics
- Laboratory location
- Research Building TOYOSU Campus 11F 11C32
STUDY FIELDS
- Space Engineering
- Plasma Engineering
- Rocket Engineering
- Electromagnetics
- Fluid Dynamics
FOR SOCIETY
We are developing technologies for the safe and effective human activities in space while considering how the space technologies can be applied on the ground.
RESEARCH THEMES
- Development of Space Electric Propulsion
- Nanosatellite Orbit Control Using Space Environmental Plasma
- Improvement of Ground Test Facilities for Electric Propulsion
- Development of Plasma Simulation Technologies
- Development of Plasma Diagnostics Techniques
