Moontanman Posted March 7, 2009 Report Posted March 7, 2009 Rocket Aims For Cheaper Nudges In Space; Plasma Thruster Is Small, Runs On Inexpensive GasesScienceDaily (Mar. 5, 2009) — Satellites orbiting the Earth must occasionally be nudged to stay on the correct path. MIT scientists are developing a new rocket that could make this and other spacecraft maneuvers much less costly, a consideration of growing importance as more private companies start working in space. Rocket Aims For Cheaper Nudges In Space; Plasma Thruster Is Small, Runs On Inexpensive Gases Quote
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