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Plasma Propulsion

Electric propulsion systems that accelerate ionized gas to maneuver satellites and spacecraft
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Plasma propulsion uses electric fields to accelerate plasma for spacecraft propulsion. Research and development; Hall thrusters and ion engines in use. Applications: spacecraft propulsion; orbit raising, station-keeping. Commercial and scientific deployment.

TRL
7/9Operational
Impact
5/5
Investment
5/5
Category
Hardware

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Field Propulsion

Propulsion systems using electromagnetic fields to reduce or eliminate onboard propellant mass

TRL
5/9
Impact
5/5
Investment
4/5
Hardware
Hardware
Fusion Rocket

Spacecraft propulsion using controlled fusion reactions for faster interplanetary missions

TRL
2/9
Impact
5/5
Investment
3/5

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