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NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket Challenge

Headline via NASA · first report 9 Nov, 23:12 IST, latest 9 Nov, 23:12 IST

The Persian Gulf at night, seen from the International Space Station
Representational image · The Persian Gulf at night, seen from the International Space Station · NASA / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

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Mid-power (3-7 kW) Hall effect thruster systems have been identified by government and industry stakeholders as critical capabilities for satellite, defense, and exploration missions. Given the need for this capability, NASA is launching the Advanced…

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