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Pale Blue wants to prove the capability of its water-based ion thruster with repeat demonstrations.
Credit: Pale Blue
Pale Blue plans to demonstrate its 1U water ion thruster twice in 2025 on D-Orbit’s Ion Satellite Carrier, an orbital transfer vehicle. The contract with D-Orbit includes two launch opportunities and operations, in June and October, on D-Orbit’s Ion spacecraft, Pale Blue said Jan. 8. “By partnering...
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