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In-orbit demonstration of an iodine electric propulsion system – Nature.com
The successful in-orbit operation of an electric space propulsion system based on iodine, rather than the more expensive and…

Propellant cost comparison
High-purity iodine is not needed in our propulsion system, and the total propellant cost for a purity of 99.5% was approximately US$60, with an additional cost below US$200 for iodine-related hardware. The propulsion system qualification…
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