Multi-Stage Ion Thruster Holds Exciting Promise https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/multi-stage-ion-thruster-holds-exciting-promise/ #ionpropulsion #plasmachannel #highvoltage #ionthruster #science
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Interesting. Ion propulsion using iodine.
"We anticipate that these results will accelerate the adoption of alternative propellants within the space industry and demonstrate the potential of iodine for a wide range of space missions."
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04015-y
#rockets #propulsion #IonPropulsion #iodine