Defense Department Requests Industry Proposals for Advancements in Small-Satellite Propulsion Written 2 October 2024
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Artist concept of Deep Space 1 firing its ion thrusters. | Credit: NASA/JPL; Wikipedia; Public Domain
Space News reports, “The Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit published a call for industry proposals on advanced spacecraft propulsion technology, specifically focusing on electrospray thrusters. Electrospray thrusters, which generate thrust by accelerating charged particles, promise high fuel efficiency and precise control."
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