Lunar Gateway Electric Thrusters Pass Key Test Milestone

Busek
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Developers of the solar electric propulsion (SEP) system for NASA’s Lunar-orbiting Gateway outpost have successfully validated key elements of the design during an eight-week hot-fire test campaign, paving the way for a preliminary design review of the spacecraft later this year. The Gateway—the...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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