New iodine-based plasma thruster tested in orbit

Ars Technica 2021-11-17

Summary:

Iodine eliminates needing a propellant tank, since it can be stored as a solid.

Link:

https://arstechnica.com/?p=1813845

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Tags:

chemistry

Authors:

John Timmer

Date tagged:

11/17/2021, 17:25

Date published:

11/17/2021, 14:27