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Scientists Unveil Powerful New Ion Engine Solution That Could Finally Clean Up Space Junk

Space debris is a growing threat to satellites and missions, with over 14,000 pieces already cluttering low-Earth orbit. To ...
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New space junk removal idea: Using ion engine exhaust to knock debris out of the sky

With a modest amount of thrust and power, a new ion engine system could get rid of 1-ton pieces of space junk in less than ...
ExtremeTech

The first satellite powered entirely by ion engines is online

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Hackaday

High Voltage Ion Engines Take Trip On The High Seas

Over the last several months, we’ve been enjoying a front-row seat as [Jay Bowles] of Plasma Channel has been developing and perfecting his design for a high voltage multi-stage ionic thruster. With ...
SpaceNews

GOCE’s electric ion propulsion engine switched on

GOCE’s sophisticated electric ion propulsion system has been switched on and confirmed to be operating normally, marking another crucial milestone in the satellite’s post-launch commissioning phase.
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Japan’s new plasma propulsion engine could deorbit space debris contact-free

This technology offers a solution to the continuous accumulation of space debris, such as defunct satellites and spent rocket ...
Hackaday

Lunar Gateway’s Advanced Solar Electric Propulsion Engine Passes Initial Qualification Tests

Recently NASA announced earlier this month that the 12 kW Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) — which is scheduled to form an integral part of the Lunar Gateway when it is launched — has passed ...