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Improved ion engine could help satellites save more fuel

Submit on Friday, February 23rd, 2007 22:58

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a new prototype xenon ion engine that allows satellites to take off with less fuel, opening the door for deep space missions, lower launch costs and more payload in orbit.

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