Media from: MIT-developed ‘microthrusters’ could propel small satellites
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Mini ion thrusters are manufactured using micro-manufacturing techniques. This image shows an example of the different parts comprising a thruster. The finalized device is at the bottom right, measuring 1 cm by 1 cm and 2 mm in thickness.
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Paulo Lozano, associate professor of aeronautics and astronautics and associate director of the Space Propulsion Laboratory.
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A pair of mini ion thrusters, including their propellant tanks, is prepared for tests.
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A magnetically levitated small satellite inside a vacuum chamber simulates space-like conditions to test the performance of mini ion thrusters in the laboratory.
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