What is the Latest Advancement in Ion Drive Propellant for Deep Space Missions?

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Start date Nov 16, 2004
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully developed advanced propulsion systems, showcasing their capabilities in space exploration. The propulsion details highlight innovative technologies that enhance mission efficiency. ESA's advancements are comparable to those of other space missions, such as NASA's Deep Space 1. The discussion emphasizes the importance of these systems in enabling deeper space missions. Overall, ESA's achievements in propulsion technology mark a significant milestone in space exploration.

Nov 16, 2004

Wave's_Hand_Particle

Has arrived, eventually.

http://www.sci.esa.int/science-e/www/area/index.cfm?fareaid=10

propulsion details here:http://www.sci.esa.int/science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=34201

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Nov 16, 2004

Clausius2

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Of course. It seems at the E.S.A. knows how to build advanced systems of propulsion too.

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Nov 16, 2004

russ_watters

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Deep Space 1 also uses it.

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