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New study demonstrates iodine as satellite propellant… in space – The Register

Tech promises to support boom in small satellites

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Scientists are trying to support the boom in miniaturised satellites with the development of a plasma engine using an iodine propellant rather than the commonly used xenon for the first time.
Launched last November by Chinese space biz Spacety, the propulsion…

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