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The latest news from space-faring countries, agencies, industry and academia   ·   Wednesday 19 June 2013, 2.06pm GMT   ·   Nº 1783
New ’rocket’ can go to moon on 100 cc fuel

13 April 2012

A lightweight satellite thruster can go to the Moon on just 100 ml of fuel, slashing cost of space missions. The mini motor uses electricity to expel ions and generate thrust, built to manoeuvre spacecraft in space, which previously required bulky, expensive engines.






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