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Ion thruster: An ion engine test
 
 
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Ion Propulsion Summary
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Ion propulsion is a method of propulsion that uses electrical rather than chemical forces to generate thrust for a spacecraft. Although less powerful than chemical engines, ion propulsion engines are more efficient and can be used continuously for long...
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An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion that creates thrust by the acceleration of ions. Ion thrusters can be characterized by how they accelerate the ions, with either electrostatic or electromagnetic forces...


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