U.S. Air Force eyes mini-thrusters for use in satellite propulsion
Submit on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 22:56
Mini- thrusters or miniature, electric propulsion systems are being developed, which could make it easier for the U.S. Air Force’s small satellites, including the latest CubeSats, to perform space manoeuvres and undertake tasks like searching for planets beyond our solar system.
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