Pale Blue Plans Two Demos Of Water Ion Thruster In 2025

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...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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