Space propulsion breakthrough: new spacecraft ion engine tested

The European Space Agency and the Australian National University have successfully tested a new design of spacecraft ion engine that dramatically improves performance over present thrusters and marks a major step forward in space propulsion capability.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news9786.html">Space propulsion breakthrough: new spacecraft ion engine tested</a></p> <p>The European Space Agency and the Australian National University have successfully tested a new design of spacecraft ion engine that dramatically improves performance over present thrusters and marks a major step forward in space propulsion capability.</p>