Abstract: The basic theory and technical state of all kinds of electric rocket engine were discussed According to its operation features and application examples, the application situation of all its kinds were analyzed It is forecasted that the electric propulsion has great prospect in aerospace applications

Key words: Electric propulsion;Electrothermal engine;Plasma engine;Arcjet engine;Resistojet engine;Electrostatic engine;Review

摘要： 论述了各类电推进器的工作原理、研究状况 ,在分析其主要工作特点的基础上 ,并根据国外成功应用的实例 ,说明了各类电推进器的适用场合。并就电推进器的研究与应用发展前景进行了展望。

关键词: 电推进;电热发动机;等离子体发动机;电弧喷射发动机;电阻加热喷射发动机;静电火箭发动机;述评