plasma propulsion

Plasma propulsion is a type of spacecraft propulsion that generates thrust by accelerating ionized gas (plasma) using electric or magnetic fields. This method can achieve very high exhaust velocities, making it efficient for long-duration space missions compared to conventional chemical rockets.
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    DARPA Funds SabreSat: The First Air-Breathing Satellite for Ultra-Low Orbit Missions DARPA has allocated 44 million dollars to develop SabreSat, an experimental spacecraft designed to operate in extremely low Earth orbits using atmospheric air as its propellant. The initiative represents a major...
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