October 3, 2024
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Department of Defense seeks innovations in small satellite propulsion

WASHINGTON — Defense Innovation Unit issued a call for industry proposals on advanced spacecraft propulsion technology, specifically focusing on electrospray thrusters. Electrospray thrusters, which generate thrust by accelerating charged particles, promise high fuel efficiency and precise control. The Department of Defense's interest in electrospray propellants reflects the need for more Versatile, fuel-efficient spacecraftespecially as the

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