A new plasma thruster design breathes thin air for propellant
A plasma thruster that "breathes" thin air could let satellites stay aloft without onboard fuel, sparking a shift in orbital propulsion.
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A plasma thruster that "breathes" thin air could let satellites stay aloft without onboard fuel, sparking a shift in orbital propulsion.
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